peer review process

The Journal of Human and Applied Sciences adheres to a rigorous peer-review system designed to ensure the quality and credibility of published research, in line with international academic standards and the Guidelines for Libyan Electronic Journals.
The review process is conducted through the following steps:

  1. Receipt and Preliminary Examination of the Manuscript

    • Upon receiving the manuscript through the journal’s online platform, the Editorial Board reviews it to ensure that it aligns with the journal’s scope and publication policies, and that it adheres to research ethics and proper citation standards.

    • The manuscript is checked using plagiarism detection software to verify the originality of its content.

  2. Sending the Manuscript to Reviewers

    • The manuscript is sent to at least two reviewers who are specialists in the relevant field. The journal follows a double-blind peer review policy, where the authors’ identities are concealed from the reviewers and vice versa.

    • In selecting reviewers, the journal takes into consideration institutional and geographical diversity to ensure objectivity.

  3. Manuscript Evaluation

    • Reviewers carefully evaluate the manuscript using a standardized assessment form that includes criteria such as: clarity of the research problem, soundness of methodology, originality of results, accuracy of documentation, and quality of language.

    • Each reviewer submits a detailed report that includes one of the following recommendations:
      Acceptance, Acceptance with minor revisions, Resubmission after major revisions, or Rejection.

  4. Revision Process

    • If revisions are required, the manuscript is returned to the author along with the reviewers’ comments. After revision, it is resubmitted for final review.

    • The Editorial Board monitors the author’s adherence to the reviewers’ recommendations with precision.

  5. Final Decision and Publication

    • Once all revisions have been satisfactorily completed, the Editorial Board issues the final acceptance decision, and the paper is scheduled for publication in the appropriate issue.

    • The article is then published electronically on the journal’s website, with citation data formatted according to international standards (e.g., APA or others).

Review Duration: The review process usually takes between 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the nature of the manuscript and the author’s responsiveness to reviewers’ comments.

Integrity Policy: The journal strictly prohibits any conflict of interest between authors and reviewers and ensures complete confidentiality throughout all stages of the review process.