Authorship Policy

Introduction & Authorship Criteria (ICMJE)

The Journal maintains a clear and ethical authorship policy in line with international standards. To qualify as an Author, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • Drafting or critically revising the article for its intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.
  • Accountability for all aspects of the work and ensuring its integrity and accuracy.

Note: Funding acquisition, general supervision, or data collection alone does not justify authorship.

Roles and Order of Authors

Order of Authors

The order should reflect relative contributions and must be decided by mutual agreement among all co-authors. The board does not intervene in disputes but may request clarification.

Corresponding Author

Responsible for managing communication with the Journal, ensuring compliance with all requirements, and confirming that all co-authors have approved the final manuscript.

Non-Author Contributors

Individuals who provided technical or language support should be mentioned in the "Acknowledgments" section rather than listed as authors.

Procedural and Ethical Policies
Changes to Authorship
Adding or removing an Author after submission is not permitted without written consent from all authors and a clear justification. The board reserves the right to reject unjustified changes.
Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation at the time of submission.
Misconduct and Policy Review

Misconduct: In cases of ghost or guest authorship, the Journal follows COPE guidelines for investigation and resolution.

Policy Review: This policy is reviewed biennially to remain aligned with evolving international best practices in scholarly publishing.

Contact

For queries or to report concerns regarding authorship, please get in touch with the Editorial Board.

Publisher: The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies, Misrata Branch

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

Email: editorinchief@lam-journal.ly