Conflict of Interest Policy

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) is committed to the principles of transparency, integrity, and editorial independence throughout the scholarly publishing process. The journal requires disclosure and proper management of any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of research evaluation or publication decisions, in accordance with international publication ethics standards, COPE guidelines, and the DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. DOAJ

1. Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest refers to any financial, personal, professional, academic, or institutional relationship that could reasonably influence, or be perceived to influence, the objectivity and impartiality of research, peer review, or editorial decisions.

The existence of a conflict of interest does not necessarily indicate misconduct; however, it must be disclosed and managed transparently to maintain the integrity of the publication process. journal.sinergi.or.id

2. Authors’ Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest during manuscript submission, including:

  • Research funding or financial support.
  • Employment, consultancy, or contractual relationships that may influence the research.
  • Patents, commercial interests, or financial relationships related to the study.
  • Personal or academic relationships that may affect objectivity.

If no conflict exists, authors must provide a clear statement declaring the absence of conflicts of interest.

3. Reviewers’ Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must:

  • Declare any potential conflicts before accepting a review assignment.

  • Decline reviewing manuscripts where relationships with authors may compromise impartiality, including:

    • Direct research collaboration.
    • Employment at the same institution.
    • Close personal or professional relationships.
    • Academic competition or financial interests related to the research.

  • Maintain confidentiality and avoid using manuscript information for personal benefit. ديجيتال أوبن إيدن (DOI)

4. Editors’ Conflict of Interest

Editors must:

  • Disclose any conflicts that may affect editorial decisions.
  • Avoid handling manuscripts where personal or professional relationships with authors may influence judgment.
  • Assign manuscripts to another editor when a conflict exists.
  • Ensure that editorial decisions remain independent from financial, institutional, or personal interests. publicationethics.org.uk

5. Management of Conflicts of Interest

When a conflict of interest is identified, the journal may:

  • Remove the affected editor or reviewer from the evaluation process.
  • Assign an independent editor or reviewer.
  • Request additional disclosure from authors.
  • Publish a conflict-of-interest statement when necessary.
  • Take corrective actions if an undisclosed conflict is discovered after publication.

6. Conflict of Interest Statement in Published Articles

Published articles should include a clear conflict-of-interest statement, such as:

"The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest."

or:

"The authors declare a conflict of interest that has been disclosed and assessed by the Editorial Board."

7. Compliance with International Standards

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) follows conflict-of-interest standards according to:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
  • DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. DOAJ

For inquiries:

Email: labjournal.editor@gmail.com
Website:
https://journals.labjournal.ly/index.php/Jlabw/index