Publication Ethics and Malpractice

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal ensures transparency, fairness, and responsibility throughout all stages of the publishing process, from manuscript submission to publication and post-publication activities.

The journal follows internationally recognized ethical principles and guidelines issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as transparency standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.

1. Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is committed to:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on the scientific importance, originality, quality, and methodology of manuscripts.
  • Ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation of all submissions without discrimination.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related information.
  • Avoiding the use of unpublished information or ideas from submitted manuscripts for personal benefit.
  • Handling research misconduct cases and taking appropriate actions.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Conduct manuscript evaluations objectively and professionally.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Avoid using information or ideas obtained during peer review for personal advantage.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline reviews when impartiality may be compromised.
  • Provide constructive and scientifically justified comments.

3. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original research that has not been published elsewhere.
  • Ensure the accuracy of data, results, and conclusions.
  • Properly cite all sources used in the manuscript.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data manipulation, and other forms of misconduct.
  • Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest.
  • Include all individuals who made significant scientific contributions as authors.
  • Cooperate with the journal regarding corrections after publication.

4. Research and Publication Misconduct

Unacceptable practices include:

Plagiarism
Using others’ ideas, text, data, or work without proper acknowledgment.

Fabrication
Creating false data or results that were not obtained through actual research.

Falsification
Manipulating, modifying, or omitting research data to produce misleading results.

Duplicate Publication
Publishing the same research or substantial parts of it in multiple journals without proper disclosure.

Gift or Ghost Authorship
Listing individuals who did not contribute scientifically to the research or excluding researchers who made significant contributions.

5. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

When ethical violations are suspected, the journal will:

  • Conduct an initial investigation by the Editorial Board.
  • Request explanations from authors when necessary.
  • Refer serious cases to authors’ affiliated institutions.
  • Reject manuscripts before publication if misconduct is confirmed.
  • Correct or retract published articles when violations are discovered after publication.
  • Follow COPE procedures and recommendations.

6. Post-Publication Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the published scientific record by:

  • Publishing corrections for unintentional errors affecting article content.
  • Retracting articles involving serious violations such as plagiarism or data falsification.
  • Clearly explaining the reasons for corrections or retractions.

7. Complaints and Appeals

  • The journal accepts complaints related to publication, peer review, or ethical issues.
  • All complaints are handled fairly and confidentially.
  • Authors may submit appeals regarding editorial decisions according to the journal’s procedures.

8. Compliance with International Standards

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) follows international publication ethics standards, including:

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

For inquiries:

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