Author Rights and Responsibilities

Journal of Academic Research - The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies, Misrata Branch

First: Author Rights

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal are entitled to the following rights:

1. Copyright Retention

Authors retain the copyright of their work. The Journal may request a license to publish the article, typically under an open-access or limited-use agreement, depending on the Journal’s publishing model.

2. Archiving and Sharing

Archive the submitted, accepted, or published version of the manuscript in personal or institutional repositories.
Share the article via academic networks, personal websites, or for educational purposes, provided proper citation and Journal attribution are maintained.

3. Recognition and Attribution

Authors receive full recognition for their work. Proper attribution is ensured in all versions of the publication.

4. reuse and Replication

Authors may reuse parts of their work (e.g., figures, tables, data) in future works, lectures, or derivative research, provided that the original publication in the Journal of Academic Research is cited appropriately.

5. Appeal and Correction Rights

Appeal editorial decisions.
Request retractions or corrections of published work in the event of significant errors or ethical concerns.

Second: Author Responsibilities

To ensure the highest standards of academic integrity and quality, authors must adhere to the following responsibilities:

1. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original and free from plagiarism. All sources and influences must be properly cited.

2. Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the manuscript's research, writing, and final approval should be listed as authors. All co-authors must agree to the final version and its submission.

3. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.

4. Data Transparency

Authors should provide access to the data supporting the findings, when appropriate, and must be willing to make raw data available for editorial review or post-publication verification.

5. Accuracy and Integrity

Authors must ensure the accuracy of their findings. Any known errors discovered post-submission or post-publication must be promptly reported to the editorial office.

6. Ethical Compliance

Research involving human participants or animals must adhere to appropriate ethical standards and obtain the necessary approvals. Authors must confirm compliance with ethical guidelines in the manuscript.

7. Redundant or Concurrent Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one Journal simultaneously. Submitting previously published content without transparent justification and permission is prohibited.

8. Engagement in Peer Review

Authors may be invited to contribute to the peer-review process for other manuscripts, based on their expertise.

Inquiries and Contact

For more information or clarification on these rights and responsibilities, please get in touch with the editorial office.

Publisher: The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies, Misrata Branch

Publisher Website: https://lam.edu.ly

Email: editorinchief@lam-journal.ly