About the Journal

Journal of Narcotics Research and Sustainable Practices

Journal Abbreviation: J. Narcot. Res. Sustain. Pract.

Short abbreviation: JNRSP

Publisher: Al Hikma University College

Al Hikma University College, a public leading academic institution in Al-Yarmouk, Baghdad, Iraq established in 2010.

Journal of Narcotics Research and Social Perspectives (JNRSP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research on the social, legal, cultural, and educational dimensions of drug use, abuse, and addiction. It highlights crucial topics such as youth drug prevention, narcotics laws and policies, sociocultural impacts, public health and social justice, ethical challenges in addiction treatment, and the influence of cultural narratives on drug-related attitudes. JNRSP upholds high publication standards through a stringent double-blind peer review process and compliance with the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Open Access Policy
JNRSP operates as an open-access journal, allowing free access to the full text of all articles. Readers can view, download, and share content without needing permission from either the publisher or the authors.

Future Vision
JNRSP aspires to gain substantial recognition within the academic sphere. The journal is committed to securing indexing in prominent databases and aims for a broad international readership, enhancing citations and downloads by scholars worldwide.

Publishing Frequency: Biannual

Use of Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
JNRSP assigns each article a DOI to provide a permanent, unchanging link for reliable long-term access to content. The journal utilizes the DOI prefix XX.XXXXX.

Plagiarism Policy
JNRSP is committed to maintaining academic integrity and upholding ethical publishing standards. Every manuscript submitted, under review or accepted, is rigorously checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. Plagiarism, duplicate submissions, data fabrication or falsification, and misattributed authorship are all considered serious ethical violations.

Turnitin and CrossCheck: JNRSP utilizes both Turnitin and CrossCheck (powered by Turnitin) to ensure originality in submitted works. Manuscripts initially undergo screening through Turnitin, and further similarity reports may be requested at any review stage or post-publication. High similarity scores don’t automatically indicate plagiarism, as properly cited reused content and AI-generated material may contribute to the similarity index. JNRSP permits a maximum similarity index of 20%, inclusive of AI usage, prior to publication. No individual source should exceed 5% similarity, with AI-specific content kept below a 5% index. Ultimately, the editorial board interprets CrossCheck reports and assesses potential plagiarism based on subject expertise.

Author Responsibility: Authors bear responsibility for ensuring originality standards are met. Manuscripts with similarity above 15%, inclusive of AI content, may face rejection or retraction. Upholding academic integrity and ethical standards is a shared commitment between authors and the journal.