Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. Plagiarism and any unauthorized use of others’ work are considered serious violations of scientific research principles and academic publishing standards.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism refers to the use of ideas, text, data, results, figures, or scientific works belonging to others without proper acknowledgment of their original sources.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text or parts of published works without proper citation.
  • Using other researchers’ ideas, findings, or methodologies without acknowledgment.
  • Republishing the same research or substantial parts of it without proper disclosure and approval.
  • Using tables, figures, images, or data without appropriate citation or permission when required.
  • Manipulating references or including sources that were not actually used.

2. Manuscript Screening

  • All submitted manuscripts are screened using specialized plagiarism and similarity detection tools before or during the peer-review process.

  • The journal uses plagiarism detection software, including:

    • Turnitin
    • Plagiarism Checker X

  • The overall similarity index should not exceed 20%, taking into consideration properly cited quotations and referenced materials.

  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to request revisions or reject manuscripts that exceed the acceptable similarity threshold or violate academic integrity standards.

3. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Submit original research reflecting their genuine scientific contributions.
  • Properly cite all sources according to recognized academic referencing standards.
  • Obtain necessary permissions when using copyrighted materials or third-party data.
  • Take full responsibility for any plagiarism or improper use of scientific sources.

4. Actions in Cases of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected, the journal will take appropriate actions according to the severity of the violation, including:

  • Rejection of the manuscript before publication.
  • Requesting explanations or revisions from authors.
  • Referring the case to the authors’ affiliated institutions when necessary.
  • Retraction of the published article if plagiarism is discovered after publication.
  • Taking further actions according to publication ethics guidelines.

5. Post-Publication Plagiarism

If plagiarism or unauthorized use of scientific content is confirmed after publication, the journal reserves the right to:

  • Issue a correction or retraction notice.
  • Update the article’s scientific record.
  • Take necessary actions to protect the integrity of published content.

6. Compliance with International Standards

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) follows international plagiarism prevention standards in accordance with:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Guidelines
  • International principles of research integrity and publication ethics.

For inquiries:

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