Afaaq Research & Studies is a private research and consulting firm based in Egypt, specializing in evidence-based academic, strategic, and policy-oriented studies. The firm supports universities, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector entities through high-quality research, impact assessments, and capacity-building programs.

Afaaq Research & Studies delivers interdisciplinary research and advisory services aligned with international standards and national development priorities, with a particular focus on urban development, sustainability, governance, and socio-economic transformation.

Publishing Activities

As part of its knowledge dissemination mission, Afaaq Research & Studies publishes peer-reviewed scholarly journals, academic books, and research reports. All publishing activities are conducted in accordance with internationally recognized standards of academic integrity, transparency, and publication ethics.

Editorial Independence

Afaaq Research & Studies adheres strictly to the principle of editorial independence. Editorial decisions related to manuscript selection, peer review, acceptance, or rejection are made exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board of each journal. The publisher’s consulting, advisory, or commercial activities have no influence on editorial or peer-review processes.

Relationship to the Journal

Afaaq Research for Urban Studies (ARUS) is a refereed academic journal issued by Afaaq Research & Studies. The publisher is responsible for administrative, technical, and dissemination functions, as well as the long-term continuity of the journal, while fully safeguarding the independence and integrity of the editorial process in accordance with recognized academic standards and ethical guidelines.

Publishing Policy

Afaaq Research and Studies is committed to:

• Upholding established principles of academic integrity and ethical publishing
• Supporting open-access dissemination of scholarly research
• Ensuring transparency, fairness, and rigor in editorial and peer-review processes
• Applying international standards related to academic publishing, metadata quality, and digital preservation

Contact

Afaaq Research and Studies
Egypt, Cairo.

Email: afaaq.researchandstudies@gmail.com