Publication Policies and Ethics of the Journal of Media and Arts

Editorial Policy:

The Journal of Media and Arts adheres to an editorial policy grounded in academic integrity and scientific objectivity. All submitted research undergoes an initial evaluation by the advisory board, followed by the editorial team, to assess its relevance to the journal's scope and its scientific quality. The journal ensures fair treatment of all researchers without discrimination and applies stringent standards to guarantee the originality and quality of published content.

Responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief:

• The Editor-in-Chief collaborates with the editorial board to select appropriate reviewers based on the subject matter of the research and the expertise of the reviewers, ensuring complete confidentiality.
• The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the final decision regarding all publication submissions.
• The decision to publish or not is based on the reviewers’ reports, their feedback, the research's scientific value, originality, and its relevance to the journal's field.

Open Access Policy:

The journal provides free access to all accepted research papers immediately upon publication on its website, contributing to the advancement of research leadership and the promotion of global information exchange.

Peer Review Policy:

Submitted research is sent to highly qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant field, with authors' and reviewers' identities concealed to ensure objectivity and impartiality. Evaluations are based on originality, scientific methodology, significance of results, and academic rigor. The journal reserves the right to accept, modify, or reject submissions based on reviewers' reports and the editorial board's assessment, fully adhering to confidentiality throughout the review process and respecting the rights of all parties.

Copyright Policy:

Authors retain their intellectual property rights upon publication in the journal, granting the journal the right for initial publication under a license that permits reuse, provided the original work is cited. The journal encourages open scientific use of published research in accordance with applicable copyright laws.

Authorship Policy:

The journal acknowledges that all individuals listed as authors have made substantial contributions to the research. It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining each author's role. Each author must actively participate in the study design, execution, data analysis, or writing of results.

Privacy Statement:

The journal retains the data of researchers and reviewers; therefore, names and email addresses stored in the journal's records will be used exclusively for purposes outlined by the journal and will not be available for any other purposes or to third parties.

Self-Archiving Policy:

The journal allows authors to archive accepted versions of their research on personal websites or institutional repositories, provided they reference the original publication in the Journal of Media and Arts, published by the Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies, to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Plagiarism Policy:

The journal places a strong emphasis on combating all forms of academic plagiarism. All submitted research is examined using similarity detection software. If plagiarism or uncredited borrowing is detected, immediate action will be taken, which may include rejection of the submission or retraction of the published article, and notification of relevant parties.

Research and Publication Ethics:

• Submit original research and provide a list of references utilized in the study.
• Adhere to the journal's guidelines for writing.
• Comply with citation and documentation standards and publication ethics.
• Do not submit work that has been previously published in other journals unless it has undergone substantial modifications, nor submit the same work to multiple journals simultaneously, as this contravenes global publication ethics.
• Confirm obtaining approval from all significant contributing authors before submission.
• Correctly attribute contributions of others in the research and list authors in order of their scientific contribution.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the journal's editorial team that may affect the evaluation of the submitted research.
• Avoid unethical behavior by not submitting the same research to multiple journals concurrently; if a researcher chooses to submit to another journal, the current submission must be withdrawn.
• Refrain from all forms of unethical conduct such as plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification.
• If a researcher discovers a significant error in their published work, they must inform the journal's editorial team to correct or retract the error.
• Revise the research according to reviewers' suggestions, and if the researcher disagrees with the proposed changes, a logical justification must be provided; otherwise, the journal reserves the right to refuse publication.