About Majāl


Journal Scope

Majāl’s priority is to mentor and publish the broad range of undergraduate work that students produce on Carnegie Mellon University Qatar’s campus; therefore, the journal supports inquiries across academic disciplines in the form of independent research, course-based projects, and student-faculty co-authored collaborative research. To accommodate this broad scope, our editorial team networks with disciplinary experts on CMU's Qatar and Pittsburgh campuses and elsewhere to support the double-blind review and mentoring processes.


Vision

Majāl commits to:

  • fostering and publishing the academic work of undergraduate students
  • prioritizing students’ personal and professional development in the review and publication process
  • supporting an inclusive, ethical, and equitable approach to undergraduate publication

Mission

  • To encourage and recognize undergraduate scholarly endeavors at CMU-Q through at least one published issue each academic year
  • To provide mentorship and feedback for students in the publication process, explicitly prioritizing their growth as writers, researchers, and students
  • To introduce student authors to publishing expectations and expert review processes
  • To provide compensated opportunities for students to work on an editorial team