FEES

The Journal of Libyan Academy Bani Walid (JLABW) is committed to the principles of open access publishing and the dissemination of scientific knowledge while maintaining high standards of editorial, peer-review, and publication quality. To support the sustainability of journal services and cover the technical and operational costs associated with publication, the journal applies the following Article Processing Charges (APCs) policy:

1. APC Waiver for High-Quality English Manuscripts

The journal provides an opportunity for APC-free publication for high-quality English-language manuscripts that demonstrate:

  • A clear and significant scientific contribution to the relevant field.
  • Rigorous research methodology and strong scientific design.
  • Accurate scientific experiments or advanced research applications with valuable outcomes.
  • Original, reliable, and meaningful findings that contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Eligibility for APC exemption is evaluated by the Editorial Board based on the scientific quality, originality, and significance of the manuscript before the final publication decision.

2. APCs for Arabic-Language Manuscripts

Article Processing Charges apply to Arabic-language manuscripts as follows:

  • Libyan authors: 600 Libyan Dinars.
  • Authors from other countries: 100 USD.

APCs are charged only after final acceptance of the manuscript for publication. Payment has no influence on the peer-review or editorial decision process.

What APCs Cover

Article Processing Charges contribute to supporting the following publication services:

✔ Professional peer-review management.
✔ Language editing and proofreading.
✔ Article preparation and electronic publication.
✔ Indexing and metadata management.
✔ Long-term digital preservation and archiving.
✔ Open access publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0).

Payment Methods

Libyan Authors:

  • Bank transfer in local currency.

International Authors:

  • PayPal.
  • Western Union (USD).