The Al-Jadid Journal is committed to immediate open access to its content, believing in the importance of making knowledge and scientific research available to the global public without barriers. This policy aims to foster the free exchange of ideas and encourage scientific progress.
The Al-Jadid Journal is an open-access journal, which means that all published articles are available for free and permanent access online immediately upon publication. Readers are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and link to the full texts without prior permission from the publisher or author, provided that the source is properly cited.
Principles of the Al-Jadid Journal's Open Access Policy:

• Immediate and Free Access: All articles published in the Al-Jadid Journal are immediately and freely available for reading, downloading, sharing, and non-commercial use, under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), unless otherwise specified.
• Copyright: Authors retain full copyright of their work, granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work.
• Reuse and Distribution: Users are permitted to reuse and redistribute the content, provided that the original source (The Al-Jadid Journal and the authors) is clearly cited and the content is not used for commercial purposes.
• Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to archive copies of their published articles (post-peer review version or the final published version) in institutional or subject repositories or on their personal websites, with a clear citation that the work was published in the Al-Jadid Journal.

Compliance with Global Initiatives: The Al-Jadid Journal is committed to global open access initiatives and practices, such as the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) principles.

The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences follows a strict peer review policy to ensure the quality and reliability of published research. This policy aims to promote transparency, scientific integrity, and the advancement of knowledge in the field of human sciences.
Peer Review Mechanism: The journal adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review system. This means:

• Author Identity is Hidden from Reviewers: The names and affiliations of authors are not disclosed to the reviewers.
• Reviewer Identity is Hidden from Authors: The names of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors.

This mechanism aims to ensure a fair and objective review, free from any potential bias based on the identity of the author or reviewer.
Steps of the Peer Review Process:

• Submission: The author submits the manuscript to the journal via its electronic system.
• Initial Screening by the Editorial Board: The editorial board performs an initial check to ensure the manuscript's relevance to the journal's scope, adherence to editorial guidelines, and freedom from plagiarism using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts that do not meet these standards may be rejected at this stage without being sent for review.
• Sending to Reviewers: If the manuscript passes the initial screening, an anonymized copy is sent to at least two expert reviewers in the research field. Reviewers are asked to provide a comprehensive and objective evaluation based on several criteria, including:
• Originality and contribution to knowledge.
• Methodological rigor and soundness.
• Clarity of presentation and language.
• Scientific accuracy and adherence to academic standards.
• Significance of results and recommendations.
• References and citations.
• Overall quality of the research: Reviewers provide their recommendations to the editorial board (accept, accept with minor revisions, accept with major revisions, or reject).
• Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' reports, the editorial board makes the final decision on the manuscript. The decision, along with the reviewers' comments (without revealing their identities), is sent to the author.
• Revisions and Resubmission (if needed): If the manuscript requires revisions, authors are asked to make the necessary changes and resubmit the revised version with an explanation of how they addressed the reviewers' comments. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for a final assessment.
• Final Acceptance and Publication: After ensuring all requirements and quality standards are met, the article is officially accepted for publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Objectivity and Impartiality: Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts with complete objectivity and without personal or professional bias.
• Confidentiality: The content of the manuscripts sent for review must be kept strictly confidential and not disclosed to third parties.
• Expertise: Reviewers must be experts in the research field they are evaluating.
• Punctuality: Reviewers are required to adhere to the deadlines for submitting their review reports.
• Avoiding Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest that could affect their objectivity in evaluating the research.

The journal is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of authors while also encouraging open access to scientific research. This copyright policy clarifies the journal's stance on copyright ownership, authors' rights, and user responsibilities in line with international standards for academic publishing.
Copyright Ownership: Authors who publish in the journal retain the copyright to their work. Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license for publication, distribution, and archiving. This ensures the work is freely available to all while maintaining proper attribution to the original authors.
Authors' Rights: Authors retain the following rights:

• The right to use their articles in teaching, presentations, and other academic activities.
• The right to publish the final version on their personal websites, in institutional repositories, or on other platforms.
• The right to reuse figures, tables, and parts of the article in future work with proper citation.
• The right to be acknowledged as the original authors of the work.

User Responsibilities:

• Users of the journal's published content must properly cite the original authors and the journal when using the content.
• Content must not be distorted or used in misleading contexts.
• The terms of the Creative Commons International license (CC BY 4.0), under which all content is published, must be respected.
• Permission must be obtained for the use of any third-party content not covered by the (CC BY 4.0) license.

The journal's authorship policy sets clear and fair criteria for determining who is eligible to be listed as an author on published research papers. The journal relies on accepted international standards to ensure integrity, transparency, and respect for the rights of all contributors to the scientific work.
Authorship Criteria: Every individual listed as an author on a manuscript submitted to the journal must meet all of the following criteria:

• Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the study, or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
• Involvement in drafting the initial manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content.
• Final approval of the version to be published.
• Ability to assume full responsibility for all aspects of the work, ensuring its accuracy and integrity.

Based on these criteria, financial funding, administrative supervision, or data collection alone are not sufficient to justify authorship.
Order of Authors: The order of authors is determined by mutual agreement among them and should reflect the level of scientific contribution of each. The editorial board does not intervene in the order of names but may request clarification in cases of dispute or ambiguity.
Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with the journal throughout the submission, review, and publication process. They must ensure compliance with all publication requirements and guarantee that all co-authors have approved the final version before submission for publication.
Changes to the Author List: No author can be added or removed after submission without written consent from all other authors, with a clear explanation of the reasons. The editorial board reviews all requests for authorship changes and may reject them if they are not justified.
Acknowledgement of Non-Author Contributors: Any individual or entity who contributed to specific aspects of the research (such as statistical analysis, linguistic editing, or technical support) should be mentioned in the "Acknowledgements" section, with their consent.
Conflict of Interest: All authors must disclose any financial or academic conflicts of interest that could affect the objectivity or results of the research.
Reporting Authorship Misconduct: In cases of suspected misconduct such as plagiarism, ghost authorship, or the omission of legitimate authors, the journal follows COPE's guidelines for investigation and appropriate decision-making.
Policy Updates: This policy is reviewed periodically (at least once every two years) to align with updated global recommendations in academic publishing.

Contact: For inquiries or to report authorship-related violations, please contact the official email: Jadid@ncrss.gov.ly.

The journal is committed to supporting the freedom of access to knowledge and encourages authors to responsibly archive their published work. The journal allows authors to engage in self-archiving with clear guidelines that maintain academic integrity and comply with publishing and intellectual property laws.
Definition of Self-Archiving: Self-archiving is the act of an author uploading a copy of their scholarly work to personal or institutional electronic repositories or on their personal website, allowing for free access.
Permitted Versions for Archiving: The journal allows authors to archive the following versions of their articles:

• Preprint Version: Permitted without restrictions, with an indication that it is a preliminary version that has not undergone peer review.
• Postprint Version: Permitted after the article's acceptance, with an indication of the acceptance date and the original source.
• Published Version (Version of Record): Permitted after publication, with a mention of the official journal link and the usage license (CC BY 4.0).

Archiving Conditions:

• The author must cite the original source of the article as published.
• A direct link to the article on the journal's website must be included.
• The type of license (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0) must be specified.
• Modifying or reformatting the published version is prohibited.

Accepted Archiving Locations: Authors are permitted to archive their work in:

• Institutional repositories (e.g., university repositories).
• Subject repositories (e.g., arXiv, SSRN, RePEc).
• Personal or academic websites (e.g., ARID, ResearchGate, edu).
• Open access databases.

Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their work, but they must adhere to the journal's licensing policies and must not use the published content for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
Purpose of the Policy: This policy aims to:

• Increase the dissemination of research and achieve the widest possible access.
• Support the open access movement.
• Enhance the citation opportunities for published articles.

Updates and Review: This policy is reviewed periodically (every two years or as needed) to keep pace with changing global practices in open publishing and archiving.
Contact: For inquiries about the self-archiving policy, please contact the official email: Jadid@ncrss.gov.ly.

The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and originality in scientific publishing. This policy expresses the journal's firm stance against plagiarism and outlines the procedures and consequences related to unethical academic behavior. This policy is based on internationally recognized publishing standards, including those issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Plagiarism is the use of another person's work, ideas, data, or expressions without proper attribution or documentation, presenting them as one's own. Forms of plagiarism include:

• Direct Copying: Transferring text verbatim from another source without using quotation marks or citing the source.
• Unattributed Paraphrasing: Rewording someone else's ideas or results without proper citation.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing content previously published by the author without disclosing or citing it.
• Forgery or Fabrication: Dishonestly inventing or manipulating research data or results.

Guidelines and Policies:

• Originality Requirement: All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, previously unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is free from all forms of plagiarism.
• Proper Source Citation: Authors must properly cite all sources of information, direct quotes, or ideas using the journal's approved citation style (APA 7th edition).
• Statement of Originality: Authors must provide a signed statement confirming that the submitted research is original and free from any form of plagiarism or unethical conduct.
• Plagiarism Detection: The Al-Jadid Journal relies on the iThenticate plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity percentages or found to have unjustified similarities will be reviewed.
• Handling Plagiarism Cases: In the event of a discovered plagiarism case, the editorial board will take the following actions based on the severity:
• Minor Cases: The author will be asked to make the required revisions and resubmit the manuscript.
• Moderate Cases: The manuscript will be rejected, and a formal warning will be issued to the author.
• Severe or Repeated Cases: The manuscript will be permanently rejected, and the author may be banned from future publication in the journal.
• Appeal Procedures: An author who believes the accusation against them is unjustified has the right to appeal to the Editor-in-Chief, explaining their objections and providing supporting evidence. The editorial board will review the case and make a final decision.
• Consequences of Plagiarism: The journal deals strictly with any form of plagiarism. If confirmed, consequences may include:
• Rejection of the manuscript or retraction of publication.
• Issuance of a retraction notice for a published article.
• Notification of the author's academic or professional institution.
• Permanent ban from publishing in the journal.
• Publication of a public notice of article retraction.
• Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance in understanding citation styles or the terms of this policy, please contact the editorial board at the following email: Jadid@ncrss.gov.ly.

1. Purpose: This conflict of interest policy aims to ensure transparency and maintain integrity and credibility within the journal. This policy provides guidelines for identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest during the scientific publication process.
2. Definition of Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual's personal, financial, or professional interests conflict, or could potentially conflict, with their objectivity in conducting or evaluating scientific research. This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Financial ties, such as funding, employment, consultancies, or stock ownership.
2. Personal relationships or rivalries.
3. Academic competition or intellectual bias.
4. Institutional affiliations that may affect objectivity.
3. Scope: This policy applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members.
4. Disclosure Requirements: Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest in a separate statement included at the end of the manuscript before the reference list. If no conflicts exist, the following statement must be included: "The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest." Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts if an actual or potential conflict exists.
5. Management of Conflicts of Interest: The editorial board is responsible for evaluating conflicts of interest and taking appropriate action, which may include:
1. Requesting additional information.
2. Reassigning the manuscript to another editor or reviewer.
3. Publicly disclosing the conflict in the published article.
4. Rejecting the manuscript if the conflict cannot be managed appropriately.
6. Non-Disclosure Cases: Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in corrective actions, such as manuscript rejection, retraction of a published article, or notification of the author's affiliated institution.
7. Periodic Review: This policy is subject to periodic review and update to align with best practices and ethical standards in scientific publishing.

The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences recognizes the increasing importance of sharing research data to promote transparency, reproducibility, and support scientific discoveries in the human sciences. This policy aims to define the expectations and requirements for authors regarding the sharing of the underlying data that supports their research published in the journal.
1. Principles of Data Sharing:
- Transparency and Reproducibility: The journal encourages data sharing to enable others to verify results, reproduce studies (where possible), and explore the data for new research purposes.
- Ethical Responsibility: Data must be shared in a way that respects the privacy of individuals involved in the research, maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information, and complies with all applicable laws and ethical regulations.
- Fair Access: The journal seeks to promote fair access to research data while considering practical and ethical constraints.
2. Definition of Data: For the purposes of this policy, "data" refers to the raw or processed materials that support the results published in the manuscript. In the context of human sciences, this data may include, but is not limited to:
- Anonymized audio or video transcripts of interviews.
- Textual data sets (e.g., historical, literary, or social texts).
- Survey and questionnaire data.
- Field notes or ethnographic data (after removing any identifying information).
- Analysis code (e.g., code for statistical or qualitative analysis software).
- Metadata that describes the published data.
3. Data Sharing Requirements: The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences encourages all authors to share the data supporting their research as much as possible. However, the journal acknowledges the unique constraints and issues in the human sciences related to data sensitivity and privacy. Therefore, the journal follows a flexible approach with the following guidelines:
- Data Availability Statement (DAS): All authors are required to include a Data Availability Statement (DAS) at the end of their manuscript, under a section like "Data Availability." This statement must explain where and how the study's underlying data can be accessed (if available), or the reason why it cannot be shared.
Examples of a Data Availability Statement:
- "The datasets analyzed for this study are available in the [data repository] at [DOI or URL]."
- "Data is available upon reasonable request from the corresponding author."
- "Data is not publicly available due to [reason], such as: participant privacy, non-disclosure agreements."
- Archiving in Data Repositories: The journal strongly encourages authors to deposit their data in public and reliable data repositories appropriate for their field, such as Dryad, Figshare, Zenodo, or specialized repositories in the human sciences. Data in these repositories should be permanently accessible with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) if possible.
- Sensitive Data: If the data contains sensitive personal information or information that could lead to the identification of individuals, authors must:
 Anonymization/Pseudonymization: All information that could identify individuals must be removed before sharing.
 Specify Access Conditions: There may be a need for restricted or conditional access to this data, in which case the conditions must be stated in the Data Availability Statement.
 Maintain Consent Agreements: Data sharing must align with the terms of the consent obtained from study participants.
- Documentation and Metadata: The available data must be accompanied by sufficient documentation, such as README files, and clear metadata to enable others to properly understand and use the data.
4. Role of Reviewers and Editorial Board:
- Reviewers: Reviewers may request access to the underlying data during the review process to help evaluate the accuracy of the results. This must be done while maintaining the confidentiality of the data and the anonymity of the authors.
- Editorial Board: The editorial board reviews the Data Availability Statement to ensure it complies with the journal's policy and may request additional clarifications from the authors.
5. Exceptions: The journal recognizes that there may be circumstances that prevent data from being shared entirely or require restrictions, such as:
- Legal or ethical constraints (e.g., medical data, indigenous population data).
- Licensing agreements or confidentiality agreements.
- Data related to intellectual property rights or trade secrets. In such cases, authors must explain the reasons in detail in the Data Availability Statement. The journal encourages authors to share metadata or any parts of the data that can be shared without violating these restrictions.
6. Responsibility: Authors are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with the data sharing policy, providing accurate and usable data, and adhering to all ethical and legal requirements related to their data.

The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences is committed to the highest standards of research ethics and academic integrity. This policy aims to define ethical principles, sound practices, and a unified mechanism for addressing any violations, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the requirements of international indexing databases such as Scopus.
General Principles:
• Honesty and Integrity: Research must be conducted and published honestly, free from deliberate forgery, manipulation, or misrepresentation.
• Transparency: Full disclosure of author contributions, funding sources, and any potential conflicts of interest is required.
• Fairness and Objectivity: The review process and editorial decisions are based on the quality of the research without bias.
• Responsibility: Each party (author, reviewer, editor) is responsible for their role in the publication process.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts and research submitted to the journal are treated with complete confidentiality during the review process.
• Privacy: Personal data must be respected and protected, and prior consent must be obtained when needed.
• Compliance: The plagiarism detection tool iThenticate is used, and the similarity rate must be less than 20%.
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct:
1. For Authors:
- Authorship must be limited to those who made a genuine contribution to the research.
- Plagiarism, fabrication, and duplicate submission of the same research are prohibited.
- Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
- Data must be accurate and verifiable.
2. For Reviewers:
- Maintain the confidentiality of the scientific content.
- Provide objective and constructive scientific reviews.
- Decline to review in case of a conflict of interest.
3. For Editors:
- Make impartial editorial decisions.
- Handle ethical violations transparently and independently.
- Do not use their editorial position to pursue personal interests.
Definitions of Misconduct:
• Plagiarism: Using others' work without proper attribution.
• Duplicate Submission: Submitting the same research to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Data Fabrication: Manipulating or inventing results.
• Editorial or Reviewer Bias: Making unethical decisions that harm the integrity of the scientific review.
Investigation and Handling Procedures for Misconduct:
1. Reporting and Investigation:
- Any party (author, editor, reviewer, reader) can report a violation.
- A confidential and impartial investigation committee is formed according to COPE's guidelines.
2. Formation of the Investigation Committee:
- If the accused is an author or reviewer: The Editor-in-Chief forms the committee.
- If the accused is an editorial board member: The director of the National Center for Scientific Research and Studies (the journal's publisher) forms the committee.
Committee's Tasks:
• Gather evidence and hear from all concerned parties.
• Review documents and similarity detection reports.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the procedures and ensure impartiality.
Procedures and Follow-up:
• The committee prepares a detailed report of its findings and recommendations.
• The report is submitted to the competent authority for a final decision.
Possible Sanctions:
1. For Authors:
- In cases of plagiarism or fabrication: Rejection of publication, temporary ban from publishing, and notification of the affiliated institution.
- In cases of duplicate submission: Rejection, formal warning, and temporary suspension if repeated.
- In cases of data fabrication: Retraction of the published article, issuance of a public statement, and notification of the relevant authorities.
2. For Reviewers:
- Breach of Confidentiality: Permanent removal from the reviewer list and notification of their affiliated institution.
- Unprofessional Conduct: Exclusion from future reviews.
3. For Editors:
- Bias or Negligence: Formal warning, internal investigation, and removal from the position if necessary.
4. For Published Articles:
- Retraction of the article.
- Publication of a retraction statement on the official website.
- Notification of indexing databases and relevant institutions.
Right to Appeal and Review Mechanism:
• The concerned party has the right to appeal the decision within 30 days of notification.
• The appeal request must be sent to the journal's official email with justifications and supporting documents.
• An independent appeals committee is formed by the director of the National Center for Scientific Research and Studies, which issues a final and binding decision within 30 days.
Transparency and Communication:
• This policy and all sanctions are published clearly on the journal's website.
• In case of any article retraction, an official statement explaining the reasons and procedures will be issued.
Awareness and Training:
• The National Center for Scientific Research and Studies organizes workshops and training courses for authors, editors, and reviewers on publishing ethics and scientific integrity.
• Guidelines are permanently available on the journal's official website.
Implementation and Review:
• This policy becomes effective immediately upon its publication on the journal's official website.
• Submitting any research to the journal is considered an explicit agreement by all parties to adhere to this policy and its associated disciplinary procedures.
• This policy is reviewed periodically to keep pace with academic and legislative developments.

The Al-Jadid Journal for Human Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific review. To ensure the integrity and quality of the publication process, the journal continuously seeks to attract a select group of qualified and distinguished academics to serve on its reviewer team across various journal disciplines.

• Policy Goals: This policy aims to:

• Ensure a transparent and fair process for selecting reviewers.
• Expand and diversify the reviewer base to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the journal.
• Appreciate and support reviewers' contributions to the academic community.

• Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must:

• Hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Have a scholarly record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Be proficient in Arabic or English, depending on the language of the- submitted research.
• Adhere to ethical standards in the review process, including confidentiality and impartiality.

• Required Reviewer Fields: The journal welcomes reviewers in all fields of human and applied sciences.
• Incentives and Recognition: Reviewers are granted the following benefits:

• An official certificate of appreciation for their scholarly service.
• Mention of their names on the journal's website (with the reviewer's consent).
• Priority consideration for their own manuscripts submitted for publication.
• Access to the journal's content and editorial resources.

• How to Apply: Those interested in reviewing for the journal can:

• Send an updated academic CV that includes their specialization and reviewing experience.
• Specify the scientific fields they are qualified to review.
• Send the application via the following email: Jadid@ncrss.gov.ly.

To expedite the publication process and increase access to research, the journal adopts a continuous publication system. Accepted articles are published individually as soon as the review and production process is completed, with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and page numbering within a single, dated open issue.
This system provides:

• Rapid publication of accepted research.
• Stable citation for researchers.
• Clarity and continuity of access to published content.