• Journal Publishing Mechanism:
The journal's research is published electronically on the University of Zawia's journal platform, the journal's website, and the internet. This allows all researchers to benefit from the published material and increases its dissemination among all academic and research institutions inside and outside Libya.
Publication Language: Arabic
• Editorial Policy:
1- The journal is committed to a transparent and objective editorial policy and to applying strict standards of academic integrity, including the use of plagiarism detection tools to examine all submitted materials before submitting them for peer review, with the aim of ensuring the quality and academic value of the scientific content.
2- Policy Review: The editorial board reserves the right to periodically review and update the editorial policy to ensure it is in line with best practices in the field of scientific publishing.
3- The journal relies on a peer-review process under the supervision of an independent and experienced editorial board. All materials are processed with strict confidentiality and in accordance with internationally recognized standards of publishing ethics, including the Ethical Guidelines for Scientific Research, which ensure transparency and quality at all stages of submission, review, and publication, including: authorship, peer review, conflict of interest, archiving, complaints, and more.
• Open Access Policy:
The journal adopts a fully open access policy, allowing all researchers and those interested in the humanities and social sciences free access to published research, without financial or administrative barriers. This promotes the principles of sharing and disseminating scientific knowledge on a broad scale.
• Peer Review Policy:
The journal adopts a rigorous and objective peer review system to ensure the quality and originality of published research. It aims to clarify the practical procedures for peer review through the following:
1- Review Type: The journal adopts the double-blind peer review system. In this system, the reviewers do not know the identities of the researchers, and the researchers do not know the identities of the reviewers. This procedure aims to ensure that research is evaluated solely based on its scientific content and quality, without any bias. 2- Selection of Reviewers: The journal's editorial board selects referees who are experts in the field of the submitted research and possess the necessary experience and competence to evaluate various aspects of the research (methodology, originality, scientific significance, and linguistic clarity).
3- Review Process: After the research has passed the initial review stage by the editorial board, it is sent to two or three referees for evaluation. The referees are provided with a standardized evaluation form that includes specific criteria for evaluating the research, such as originality and scientific contribution, scientific importance and quality, soundness of the methodology used, clarity of presentation and organization, accuracy of documentation and references, and emphasis on and adherence to the journal's areas of interest.
The referees submit detailed reports that include a comprehensive evaluation of the research, its strengths and weaknesses, as well as a clear recommendation (acceptance, acceptance with minor modifications, acceptance with substantial modifications, rejection).
4- Decision-Making: The journal's editorial board makes its final decision regarding the research based on the referees' reports. The researcher(s) is notified of the editorial board's decision via email, along with the referees' reports (if modifications are requested).
If the editorial board decides to accept the research with modifications, Researchers must make the required amendments accurately and submit a revised version of the research within the specified deadline.
The revised version may be subject to further review by the referees or the editorial board to ensure that the required amendments are met.
Overall, this peer review policy aims to ensure the publication of high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the humanities and reflects the journal's commitment to academic publishing standards.
• Publication Conditions:
1. The research must meet all the main contents of any scientific research that conforms to the rules of proper academic writing, including: the title of the study, the abstract, the introduction, the problem and questions of the study, the objectives and significance of the study, the study methodology, the body of the study including main and subheadings, the conclusion and recommendations, sources and references, and finally, tables and appendices, if any.
2. The intellectual property rights of translated research must be respected.
3. The research must comply with the standards of academic integrity and the ethics of scientific research.
4. The length of the research must be no less than 15 pages and no more than 25 pages, with a minimum of 13,000 words and a maximum of 15,000 words. A fee will be added. On research that exceeds the number of pages estimated in the magazine.
5. The researcher presents a summary of the research in the two languages: Arabic and English, as a maximum of 200 words.
6. The research should be free of linguistic and printed errors.
7. Write the keywords for the title of search.
8. The research address, the researcher's name must be written, or researchers, the institution to which he belongs, and e -mail.
9. Research researchers are required to adhere to documenting references and margins according to the American Psychological Association system with its latest versions, and documentation in the text and the list of references must follow the foundations and standards specified in this system, including arranging references albetically at the end of the proper research and coordination of quotes within the text.
10. The research sent for publication in the magazine is required not to be from a master’s thesis or a doctoral thesis, otherwise it will be sent to another magazine at the same time.
11. When accepting the research, the researcher undertakes to transfer the rights of the research ownership to the magazine and not publish it in any other magazine except After obtaining written approval from the journal's editor-in-chief.
12. The journal is committed to informing the researcher of its approval to publish the research without modifications, or its approval to publish it with specific modifications based on the reviewers' comments, or its apology for not publishing it within a period not exceeding 30 days.
13. The arrangement of research within the journal is subject to technical considerations and is unrelated to the status and reputation of the author.

14. Adherence to the journal's publication format as shown on the following link: https://drive.google
15. The researcher is obligated to complete the following acknowledgment and pledge form: https://drive.google.
• Refereeing Policy:
1- Research submitted for publication is subject to review by two (2) referees with experience and expertise in the field of study. They are selected based on their experience, academic qualifications, and specific specializations. They must be either accredited referees of the journal or collaborators with the journal.
2- If one referee approves and the other rejects, the paper is sent to a third referee whose scientific decision of approval or rejection is final, and the researcher is informed of the outcome of the review.
3- Ensuring the confidentiality of information exchanged during the review process.
4- The review process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks, and the duration may vary depending on the availability of referees and the nature of the research.
5- The author has the right to respond scientifically to the reviewers' comments.
6. Publication decisions are made solely based on the results of scientific evaluation and are approved after being presented to the editorial board.
7. Avoid favoritism and treat all research with impartiality and integrity.
8. Fill out the following referee form: https://drive.google:
• Guarantees of integrity in refereeing:
- Confidentiality of information: The identities of authors and referees will not be revealed.
- Speed ​​of procedures: Adherence to the announced deadline between submission and publication.
- Right of appeal: Authors may appeal the decision, providing scientific justification.
- Journal indexing: Indexing rules (such as Google Scholar, Crossref) are updated periodically.
• Authorship and contribution:
1. The author(s) must adhere to ethical guidelines related to the accuracy, integrity, or originality of any part of the work. If these guidelines are violated, the authors must rectify the matter and address the issues before proceeding with publication. 2. The corresponding author is the primary person responsible for managing the manuscript and its correspondence with the journal during the publication process.
3. The corresponding author must have full authorization from the other authors listed in the manuscript to proceed with publication and follow up on correspondence, and must confirm this to the journal. They must inform their fellow authors of any new correspondence or any information related to the submitted work.
• Authorship and Self-Archiving Policy:
The journal allows researchers whose research has been published through the journal to post a copy of their research on their personal websites or on the websites of their institutions. Otherwise, the researcher is permitted, with the journal's permission, to reference the University of Zawia - Journal of the Faculty of Arts as a reliable publishing source, along with the original link where the article was published on the University of Zawia's platform for peer-reviewed scientific journals, which guarantees a free and open access policy.

• Conflict of Interest Policy:
The journal strives for objectivity and integrity, and does not allow conflicts of interest to occur through the following:
1. The editor is asked to recuse himself from reviewing manuscripts if he or she has any conflict of interest with any of the authors. Reviewers must also have no conflict of interest with the researchers.
2. The journal selects a reviewer who has no conflict of interest with the author of the research, to ensure objectivity, integrity, and accuracy.
3. The author(s) must also state that there are no conflicts of interest in the research.
* Options and Methods for Post-Publication Correction:
If an error is discovered in the issue after it has been published, the journal will correct the error.
• Are you ready to submit your manuscript?
We welcome your submission for publication on the University of Zawiya Faculty of Arts Journal (UZFAJ). To ensure your manuscript meets all requirements, please follow these steps:
1. Review the journal's policies: Visit the About page to learn about the policies and scope.
2. Author Guidelines: Carefully read the guidelines for formatting and submission requirements.
3- Manuscript Preparation:
- Use our journal template
- Ensure all required sections are included
- Check that references are formatted according to APA standards.
Registration/Login: Submitting your manuscript requires creating or registering in our submission system.
• Reporting Ethical Concerns:
All concerns will be treated confidentially and thoroughly investigated by
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Salem Hussein Aladi
Email: s.aladi@zu.edu.ly