Author Rights and Responsibilities
Author Rights
Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Engineering Research (Libya) are entitled to the following rights:
1. Copyright Transfer & Licensing
In compliance with DOAJ open-access standards, copyright is retained by the Journal upon acceptance. Authors are granted broad usage and sharing rights under the CC BY 4.0 license.
2. Archiving and Sharing- Archive the submitted, accepted, or published version in personal or institutional repositories.
- Share the article via academic networks or for educational purposes, provided the journal is attributed.
3. Recognition and Re-use
Authors receive full recognition. They may reuse parts of their work (e.g., figures, tables) in future works, provided the original publication is cited appropriately.
4. Appeal and Correction Rights- Appeal formal editorial decisions.
- Request retractions or corrections of published work in the event of significant errors.
Author Responsibilities
To ensure the highest standards of academic integrity, authors must adhere to the following:
Originality and Authorship
- Plagiarism: Work must be completely original, with sources properly cited.
- Authorship: Only list individuals with significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final version.
- Concurrent Submission: Submitting to multiple journals simultaneously is strictly prohibited.
Transparency & Accuracy
- Accuracy: Report any discovered errors post-submission promptly.
- Data Transparency: Provide access to raw data supporting the findings when requested.
- Conflicts of Interest: Disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research.
Ethics & Engagement
- Ethical Compliance: Research involving humans or animals must adhere to ethical standards and approvals.
- Peer Review: Authors may be invited to contribute to the peer-review process for other manuscripts.
