Editorial Policy

Al-Qurtas Journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, critical studies, and reviews within its specialized fields, with a strong emphasis on research quality and scholarly originality. The journal follows a rigorous editorial process conducted by its editors and Editorial Board to ensure that manuscripts are evaluated according to internationally accepted academic standards, including methodological soundness, the significance of research findings, and the relevance of the subject matter to the journal’s scope. All editorial processes are conducted in a transparent and responsible manner, and final decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based on independent scholarly assessment, in accordance with research ethics and the principles of academic integrity.

The journal also adheres to international publication ethics standards, including the protection of authors’ and reviewers’ rights, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and the prevention of plagiarism, duplicate submission, and data manipulation. It also complies with applicable copyright and privacy laws. Furthermore, the journal seeks to provide clear information to all parties regarding peer-review criteria, review procedures, and mechanisms for addressing post-publication errors or complaints, thereby strengthening scholarly credibility.

Editorial Independence Statement

To safeguard the integrity and impartiality of scholarly publishing, Al-Qurtas Journal maintains a clear separation between editorial decision-making and administrative or commercial interests.
All decisions concerning the acceptance, rejection, or revision of manuscripts are made exclusively by the journal’s editorial structure, including the Editor, Editor-in-Chief, and members of the Editorial Board, based on the journal’s academic standards, scholarly significance, methodological soundness, and the relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope.
No administrative body, funder, or external party, whether acting for commercial or political purposes, is permitted to interfere in any way with publication decisions or the evaluation of manuscripts prior to publication.
The publisher (the Libyan Society for Educational and Human Sciences) is responsible solely for providing administrative support, publishing infrastructure, and legal advice when necessary. The publisher does not interfere in the final scholarly decisions concerning manuscripts, except for providing advice on legal matters or publication ethics issues, in coordination with the Editor.
Any complaint or appeal concerning editorial decisions is handled through a formal internal review mechanism, such as the Editorial Board, an Ethics Committee, or an equivalent body, free from external pressure.
All editors,