Southern Cross Academic Publishing is an emerging, forward thinking open-access publishing house committed to making academic knowledge accessible to everyone. Founded with a clear mission to break down barriers to scholarly communication, SCAP provides authors especially early-career researchers and those from underrepresented regions with an affordable, supportive, and ethically grounded platform to share their work.

Excellence with High Quality

Southern Cross Academic Publishing is committed to building a strong and reputable academic presence through progressive indexing in recognised international databases. As part of our long-term vision, we are actively developing the editorial quality, ethical standards, and publication consistency required for inclusion in major indexing services.

Accessible Knowledge

At Southern Cross Academic Publishing (SCAP), our mission is to make knowledge accessible to everyone without barriers, without exclusion, and without financial hardship. Guided by the spirit of the Southern Cross, we are dedicated to creating a publishing environment where research can shine freely, reach broader audiences, and contribute to real global progress.

 

Dedication to Academics

Our dedication extends deeply to authors and reviewers. We actively support early career academics by offering fair and unbiased single-blind peer review, fast and respectful communication, and affordable or low-cost APCs, including waiver programs for authors from developing regions. We believe that high-quality publishing should not be restricted by financial limitations.

 

High Ethical Standards

At Southern Cross Academic Publishing, our editorial philosophy is built on integrity, transparency, and a deep respect for the scholarly community. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards by following COPE principles and ensuring that every manuscript is treated with fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality.

 

 

Multidisciplinary

We welcome a broad range of disciplines and encourage multidisciplinary dialogue, believing that knowledge grows stronger when ideas connect across fields. Our editors and reviewers are selected for their expertise, independence, and dedication to academic excellence.

 

 

 

Single-Blind Review

Our Single-blind peer review policy ensures fairness and impartiality by keeping reviewers anonymous. Independent experts assess each submission for originality, methodological soundness, clarity, and scholarly value. We prioritise constructive feedback and timely communication, supporting authors through a respectful and collaborative review experience.

 

Multi-Lingual

Multi-lingual platforms play a vital role in academic publishing by expanding global accessibility and scholarly impact. By supporting rigorous peer review across languages, and consistent editorial standards, these platforms ensure that research quality is preserved while overcoming linguistic barriers.

 

 

 

Journals

  • JAPLL

    Journal of Arabic Perspectives in Literature and Linguistics

    Journal of Arabic Perspectives in Literature and Linguistics is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of original research in the fields of Arabic literature and Arabic linguistics. The journal provides a scholarly platform for critical, theoretical, and analytical studies addressing classical, modern, and contemporary Arabic texts, as well as linguistic structures, usage, and discourse.

    The journal welcomes contributions that engage with literary theory, comparative literature, stylistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, historical and modern linguistics, and interdisciplinary approaches related to Arabic language and literature. Emphasis is placed on methodological rigor, originality, and engagement with international scholarship.

    Journal of Arabic Perspectives in Literature and Linguistics publishes articles primarily in Arabic, accompanied by English titles, abstracts, and keywords to ensure international visibility and accessibility. All submissions undergo a Single-Blind Peer Review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

    Journal of Arabic Perspectives in Literature and Linguistics operates under an open-access model, allowing readers to access all published content freely and without charge. Authors retain copyright of their work, and published articles are made available in accordance with the journal’s licensing policy.

    Journal of Arabic Perspectives in Literature and Linguistics (JAPLL) is published on a quarterly basis, producing four regular issues per year. The journal follows a fixed and transparent publication schedule, ensuring consistency, predictability, and timely dissemination of scholarly research.

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    نبذة عن المجلة

    مجلة محاور عربية للدراسات الأدبية واللغوية هي مجلة أكاديمية علمية عالمية محكَّمة تُعنى بنشر البحوث الأصيلة في مجالي الأدب العربي واللغة العربية. توفّر المجلة منبرًا علميًا للدراسات النقدية والنظرية والتحليلية التي تتناول النصوص العربية الكلاسيكية والحديثة والمعاصرة، فضلًا عن البنى اللغوية والاستعمالات والخطاب.

    ترحّب المجلة بالمساهمات التي تنخرط في النظرية الأدبية، والأدب المقارن، والأسلوبية، وتحليل الخطاب، واللسانيات الاجتماعية، والتاريخية والحديثة، والمقاربات البينية ذات الصلة باللغة العربية وآدابها. ويُولى اهتمام خاص للصرامة المنهجية، والأصالة، والتفاعل مع المنجز العلمي العالمي.

    تنشر مجلة محاور عربية للدراسات الأدبية واللغوية الأبحاث أساسًا باللغة العربية، على أن تُرفق بعناوين وملخّصات وكلمات مفتاحية باللغة الإنجليزية؛ بما يضمن الظهور الدولي وسهولة الوصول. وتخضع جميع الأعمال المقدَّمة لعملية تحكيم علمي أحادي المجهولية بما يكفل الجودة الأكاديمية والنزاهة العلمية.

    تعتمد المجلة نموذج الوصول المفتوح، بما يتيح للقراء الاطلاع على جميع المحتويات المنشورة بحرية ودون مقابل. ويحتفظ المؤلفون بحقوق الملكية الفكرية لأعمالهم، وتُتاح المقالات المنشورة وفق سياسة الترخيص المعتمدة في المجلة.

    تصدر مجلة محاور عربية للدراسات الأدبية واللغوية  بصفة فصلية، حيث تنشر أربعة أعداد منتظمة سنويًا. وتلتزم المجلة بجدول نشر ثابت وشفاف يضمن الانتظام، والنشر في الوقت المناسب للبحوث العلمية.

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  • JISCA

    Journal of Intelligent Systems and Computer Applications

    The Journal of Intelligent Systems and Computer Applications (JISCA) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access academic journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, intelligent computing, computer systems, cybersecurity, and modern computer applications.

    JISCA aims to provide an advanced scholarly platform for researchers, academics, professionals, and industry practitioners to publish original research articles, review papers, technical studies, and innovative applications that contribute to the development of intelligent technologies and computational sciences.

    The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research covering a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Intelligent Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Robotics, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Blockchain Technologies, and emerging computer applications and systems.

    As an open access journal, JISCA is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to published research, promoting global knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, and scientific innovation. All published articles are made freely available online to support the advancement of research and technology worldwide.

    JISCA follows a rigorous peer-review process and adheres to high standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and research quality. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications by encouraging impactful studies that address current and future challenges in intelligent systems and computer technologies.