Research Ethics
The Journal of Engineering Research (Libya) requires all submitted research to be conducted by the highest standards of ethical practice. Authors must ensure that their work complies with ethical principles, including informed consent, data protection, and the welfare of research subjects. Research involving human or animal subjects must have received prior approval from the appropriate ethical review boards.
Ethical Roles and Responsibilities
The publisher (University of Tripoli) is committed to promoting and maintaining the integrity of the academic record. It ensures transparency, fairness, and confidentiality, and supports the journal in handling misconduct allegations appropriately.
The editor ensures the quality and integrity of the journal by selecting appropriate reviewers, making unbiased decisions, maintaining confidentiality, and taking timely action on ethical concerns while avoiding conflicts of interest.
Reviewers play a vital role. They provide objective, constructive feedback in a timely manner. They must treat manuscripts as confidential, declare conflicts of interest, and report any suspected ethical violations to the editor.
Authors must submit original, unpublished work. They must accurately present findings, cite sources, and disclose conflicts of interest. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
The journal follows recognized international research ethics guidelines, including those of the Declaration of Helsinki and COPE. Authors must provide ethical approval details where required; manuscripts failing to meet ethical standards will be rejected.
The Journal upholds the highest standards of scientific integrity. All published articles must be the result of honest inquiry and research. Any attempts to manipulate data, fabricate sources, or alter results will be treated as a serious form of misconduct.
If ethical misconduct is suspected or reported, the journal will strictly follow COPE's flowcharts and recommended procedures for investigation. This may involve requesting explanations from authors, contacting their institutions, and taking actions such as corrections, retractions, or bans on future submissions. All cases will be handled confidentially, impartially, and fairly.
