The University of Zawia Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology (UZJEST) charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the publication of high-quality research in its open-access journal. This fee contributes to the editorial and publication processes and enables the journal to make published articles freely accessible to readers worldwide.

The publication fee is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. No payment is required at the initial submission stage or during peer review.

Publication Fee Structure

Libyan Authors

300 LYD

Article Processing Charge per accepted manuscript.

International Authors

50 US$ or its equivalent, subject to confirmation by the editorial office.

Authors outside Libya should contact the editorial office before making payment to confirm the applicable amount and available payment arrangements.

Payment Methods

Authors may pay the publication fee through the following method:

Direct Payment: Payment can be made by visiting the University of Zawia Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology office at the Faculty of Engineering for Oil and Gas, University of Zawia.

Payment Assistance: Authors may contact the journal at +218 913671983 for information about payment arrangements.

Authors should confirm the payment procedure with the editorial office before transferring any funds.

What the Publication Fee Supports

The publication fee supports the administrative and technical activities required to publish scholarly research, including:

Editorial Processing

Manuscript administration, communication with authors, coordination of editorial decisions, and management of the publication workflow.

Peer-Review Management

Coordination of the double-blind peer-review process and communication with reviewers and authors.

Publication and Online Access

Preparation and publication of accepted articles on the journal's online platform, supporting their accessibility to researchers, academics, and the wider scientific community.

Digital Publication Services

Maintenance of article records, bibliographic information, and related publication services, as applicable.

Publication Fee Waivers

UZJEST recognizes that publication fees may present financial challenges for some researchers. Authors who experience genuine financial hardship may contact the editorial office to request consideration for a full or partial waiver.

Requests should be submitted before payment and should include a brief explanation of the circumstances. Any waiver request will be considered by the editorial office according to the journal's applicable procedures.

Waivers, where granted, do not influence editorial decisions, peer-review outcomes, or the scientific evaluation of a manuscript.

 

For questions about publication fees, payment methods, or waiver requests, please contact:

Editorial Office
University of Zawia Journal of Engineering Sciences and Technology (UZJEST)
University of Zawia, Libya

Telephone: +218 913671983

Journal Website: https://journals.zu.edu.ly/index.php/UZJEST