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