Editorial Policies
The editorial policies of Wadi Alshatti University Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences are designed to ensure a rigorous and transparent peer-review process, uphold the highest ethical standards in scientific publishing, and promote the dissemination of high-quality research. Our policies guide the submission, evaluation, and publication of all manuscripts. Key aspects include:
- Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough double-blind peer-review process, where both the authors' and reviewers' identities are kept confidential. This ensures an unbiased and objective assessment of the scientific merit and quality of the work.
- Ethical Guidelines: The journal adheres to strict ethical guidelines, addressing issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship disputes, and conflicts of interest. Authors are expected to comply with these standards, and the journal reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet these ethical requirements.
- Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the article. The journal operates under an open access policy, making articles freely available under a Creative Commons license (as detailed in the Open Access Policy).
- Publication Frequency: The journal publishes two issues per year, ensuring a regular flow of current research in pure and applied sciences.
- Language: The journal primarily accepts manuscripts written in English and Arabic.
These policies are in place to maintain the integrity and quality of the research published in Wadi Alshatti University Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences.
