About the Program
The Mawhiba Scientific Publishing Program (MSPP) supports gifted students in developing completed or near-completed research projects into scientific manuscripts that are ready for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
The program provides structured academic guidance, manuscript review, support in journal selection, and guidance throughout the submission and peer-review process, while promoting research integrity and responsible scientific publishing.
Program Objectives
- Support students in developing their research into publication-ready scientific manuscripts.
- Build students’ skills in scientific writing and academic publishing.
- Enhance the quality of research outputs and promote research integrity.
- Support students in selecting suitable scientific journals and preparing for submission and peer review.
- Encourage the continued development of promising research beyond Mawhiba programs and competitions.
Target Audience
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1 Middle and high school students
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2 Participants of research programs and the Ibdaa competition
Timeline & Program Phases
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1 Research Readiness Assessment: Evaluating the research paper to ensure completeness and eligibility for publication.
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2 Action Plan Development: Establishing a clear timeline with defined milestones and continuous progress tracking.
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3 Academic Mentor Assignment: Pairing each student with a specialized academic mentor to supervise and guide their research.
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4 Review & Refinement: Providing a comprehensive scientific, structural, and editorial review of the manuscript.
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5 Authorship Attribution: Clarifying roles and contributions while guiding students on proper author attribution.
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6 Journal Selection & Peer-Review Guidance: Assisting students in selecting suitable journals and formulating professional responses to editor and reviewer feedback.
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7 Editorial & Financial Support: Offering language editing services and covering publication fees (subject to eligibility criteria).
Student Benefits
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1 Transforming scientific ideas and projects into publication-ready research papers aligned with global academic standards.
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2 Indexing and publishing research in credible, peer-reviewed journals to build a strong scientific track record.
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3 Enhancing academic CVs to increase acceptance chances at top-tier national and international universities.
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4 Receiving direct guidance and mentorship from leading academic experts to navigate the scientific research landscape.