Publishing Policies

Editorial Policy

Derna University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DUJHSS) 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

Derna University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences recognizes authorship as a reflection of substantial scholarly contributions to the research. All individuals listed as authors must have made meaningful and verifiable contributions to the study, including its conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, or the preparation and critical revision of the manuscript. The Journal emphasizes transparency in authorship and requires that the roles and contributions of all authors be clearly identified, ensuring that authorship is assigned fairly and in accordance with established standards of academic integrity and publication ethics.

Digital Preservation and Archiving Policy

Derna University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to preserving its published scholarly content and ensuring its long-term accessibility. This is achieved by maintaining an electronic archive of published articles, issues, and associated metadata through Open Journal Systems (OJS); making scholarly content available through Derna University’s Digital Repository; participating in the Public Knowledge Project Preservation Network (PKP PN); and implementing appropriate backup procedures and data-protection measures to prevent data loss, damage, or unauthorised access.

The Journal also ensures continued free and open access to its publications, documents corrections and article-retraction notices where applicable, and maintains article metadata and Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs). This policy is reviewed periodically to strengthen the integrity of the Journal’s scholarly content and ensure its long-term preservation and accessibility.

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 Polic

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.