Editorial Policies
The Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Media – University of Misurata adheres to rigorous scholarly editorial policies aimed at ensuring the quality of published research and advancing academic knowledge in the fields of arts, media, and related disciplines. The journal is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards of academic publishing.
- Scope and Areas of Interest
The journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarly research in the following areas:
- Fine arts (such as painting, sculpture, design, and visual arts)
- Media and mass communication (radio, television, journalism, and digital media)
- Cinema, theater, and performing arts
- Artistic and advertising design and production
- Theoretical and critical studies in arts and media
- Originality and Novelty
Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished, in whole or in part, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission.
- Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a confidential double-blind peer review by subject-matter experts selected based on their academic and research credentials. The final publication decision is based on the reviewers’ reports and the recommendations of the editorial board.
- Publication Standards
The journal is committed to the following standards:
- Adherence to academic publishing ethics in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines
- Accuracy in citation and documentation, with full respect for intellectual property rights
- Clarity of language and stylistic integrity
- Compliance with scientific methodology in presentation and analysis
- Editorial Board Responsibilities
- Ensuring the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Guaranteeing a fair and impartial peer review process
- Making final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection based on scholarly and professional criteria
- Authors' Responsibilities
- Submitting original research that maintains academic integrity
- Responding to reviewers’ comments and making required revisions
- Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest
- Copyright
The journal retains copyright for all published material. Reuse for academic and educational purposes is permitted provided that the source is properly cited.
- Publication Frequency
The journal is published on a regular basis (biannually), with both print and electronic editions available.
- Language of Publication
The journal accepts manuscripts in both Arabic and English. An abstract in the other language is required when applicable.
- Open Access Policy
The journal follows an open access policy, meaning all its content is freely available to read and download without restrictions. Proper attribution must be given when citing or using any part of the journal’s content.
