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About the Academic Archive

Shams of AHUMI – Digital Academic Library and Repository

Shams of AHUMI is the official digital library and academic repository of AHUMI British University, proudly serving as a center for intellectual illumination and academic dissemination. Named after the Arabic word “Shams” (meaning “sun”), the library reflects our commitment to enlightenment through knowledge and open access to scholarly excellence.

Mission & Scope

The library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and distributing the academic output of AHUMI British University. It includes:

  • Master’s and doctoral theses and dissertations

  • Official university curricula and course materials

  • Peer-reviewed academic research

  • Faculty publications and student projects

  • Digitized specialized books in Arabic, English, and other languages

The library supports both Arabic and English content, reflecting the bilingual nature of AHUMI’s global academic mission.

Open Access Policy

Shams of AHUMI adheres to a full Open Access policy. All content hosted in the repository is freely available to the public under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) unless otherwise noted. This policy fosters global knowledge sharing, promotes equity in education, and aligns with AHUMI’s values of academic freedom and transparency.

Intellectual Property Statement

Authors retain copyright over their work while granting AHUMI the right to archive, preserve, and distribute their content. Use of materials must respect citation standards and non-commercial academic purposes.

Digital Preservation & Backup

To ensure long-term access and digital preservation, Shams of AHUMI is actively working toward integration with the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS systems. These partnerships will protect the repository's content against digital loss, ensuring stability and trust for generations to come.

Peer Review & Quality Control

While the repository includes both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed materials, all submissions undergo administrative and academic screening for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with AHUMI’s academic quality standards. Authors are encouraged to clearly state the review status of their submissions.

Support & Collaborations

The library is maintained and supported by AHUMI British University and benefits from the voluntary academic contributions of AHUMI’s distinguished faculty. Institutional and external support is welcomed and acknowledged where applicable.

Privacy Policy

We respect the privacy of authors, researchers, and readers. Any personal data collected during submission or access is managed in accordance with AHUMI’s General Privacy Policy and applicable international data protection regulations.