Calls for contributions for the thematic section are launched twice a year. However, contributions dealing with various and original issues may be received at any time of the year for possible publication in the Varia section.
Al-Kīmiyā only accepts original, unpublished articles not submitted to another journal. Plagiarism results in an automatic rejection of the article.
Researchers wishing to submit their contribution are requested to send it to the following address: may.haddad@usj.edu.lb

All contributions are subject to an evaluation process:

1) The authors send their text by email including:
– The title of the contribution
– Two abstracts of the article: one in the language of the article and the other in English, 600 to 800 characters  each
– 3 to 5 keywords in both languages of the abstract
– The text:
         * The article: 25000 to 35000 characters (with spaces
         * The book review: 7000 to 10000 characters (with spaces) 
 – Biobibliographic note of the author (500 to 800 characters)
2) The article is first examined by the editor-in-chief and then submitted to a double-blind peer review by two experts of the reading committee.
3) The experts complete and sign a form giving their opinions and recommendations.
4) Authors are notified of the results of the evaluation within 6 weeks and can make the requested changes within 20 to 30 days.
5) The manuscript is reviewed by the editorial committee and possibly by a third expert.
6) The final decision taken by the editorial committee is transmitted to the author.

The members of the reading committee are clearly listed on each issue published.