Publishing Policies

Editorial Policy:
The University of Derna Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences adheres to an editorial policy based on academic integrity and scientific objectivity. All submitted research is subject to an initial evaluation by the editorial board to verify its compatibility with the journal's mandate and its scientific quality. The editorial board also ensures fair treatment of all researchers without discrimination and applies strict standards to ensure the originality and quality of published content.

Open Access Policy:
The journal adopts a fully open access policy, allowing all researchers and those interested in the humanities and social sciences free access to published research, without financial or administrative barriers, promoting the principles of exchanging and disseminating scientific knowledge on a wide scale.

Peer Review Policy:
The journal is committed to a rigorous peer review process based on the principle of double-blind peer review, where the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure objectivity and impartiality. Research papers are submitted to highly qualified, specialized referees in the field of study and evaluated based on criteria of originality, scientific methodology, significance of results, and sound academic presentation. The journal reserves the right to accept, modify, or reject research papers based on the referees' reports and the editorial board's discretion, while fully adhering to the confidentiality of the peer review process and respecting the rights of all parties.

Copyright Policy:
Authors retain their intellectual property rights when publishing in the journal. The journal grants initial publication rights to the research under a license that allows reuse, provided the original work is credited. The journal encourages open scholarly use of published research in accordance with established copyright laws.

Authorship Policy:
The journal acknowledges that all persons listed as authors have contributed substantially to the preparation of the research, and emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the roles of each author. Each author must have been actively involved in the design, implementation, data analysis, or writing of the results of the study.

Author Self-Archiving Policy:
The journal allows authors to archive accepted copies of their research (Post-Print) on their personal websites or in institutional repositories, with reference to the original publication in the Journal of the University of Derna for Humanities and Social Sciences, to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Plagiarism Policy:
The journal places great importance on combating all forms of plagiarism. All submitted research is examined using similarity detection software, and any evidence of plagiarism or unverified citation will result in immediate action, including rejection of the research or withdrawal of the published article, and notification to the relevant authorities.

Conflict of Interest Policy:
Authors, reviewers, and editorial board members are committed to disclosing any financial or professional relationships that might influence the objectivity of research evaluation or publication decisions. The journal aims to ensure complete transparency at all stages of scientific publishing.

Data Sharing Policy:
The journal encourages authors to provide the underlying research data accompanying published studies, enabling others to verify and reuse the results, in accordance with scientific research ethics, while ensuring that privacy and confidentiality rights are protected when necessary.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice:
The journal is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing and adopts strict policies to address all forms of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, and self-plagiarism. The journal takes the necessary corrective actions to ensure the integrity and quality of published scientific content is protected.