Editorial Policy

Albahit Journal of Applied Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, integrity, and transparency throughout all stages of the scholarly publishing process. The Editorial Policy aims to ensure the independence of editorial decisions, enhance the quality of published research, and comply with internationally recognized research and publication ethics standards, including the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

Editorial Independence

The editorial board ensures the independence of decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection. Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, research methodology, and the quality of the content, without any personal, institutional, or commercial influence.

Publication decisions are not influenced by non-scientific considerations, including the authors’ political, religious, ethnic, or national background.

Responsibilities of the Editorial Board

The editorial board is responsible for:

  • Evaluating submitted manuscripts based on their scientific importance, originality, and quality.
  • Ensuring a fair and independent peer-review process for all submitted manuscripts.
  • Selecting qualified reviewers with appropriate expertise in the research field.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of manuscript information throughout the evaluation process.
  • Addressing research misconduct and publication ethics violations according to COPE guidelines.
  • Avoiding any conflict of interest that may affect editorial decisions.

Peer Review Process

Albahit Journal of Applied Sciences follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process, in which the identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers, and the identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors.

All submitted manuscripts undergo scientific evaluation by qualified experts, and final publication decisions are made based on reviewers’ reports and editorial assessment.

Manuscript Acceptance and Publication Criteria

The journal publishes research that meets the following criteria:

  • Originality and significant scientific contribution.
  • Clear methodology and sound research design.
  • Compliance with research ethics standards.
  • High-quality scientific analysis and presentation.
  • Valuable findings that contribute to the advancement of scientific and applied knowledge.

Handling of Submitted Manuscripts

  • The journal does not consider manuscripts that have been previously published or are simultaneously under review by another journal.
  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism.
  • The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet its scientific and ethical standards.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the published scientific record. If significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate actions according to COPE guidelines, which may include publishing corrections, issuing editorial statements, or retracting articles when necessary.

Transparency and Accountability

Albahit Journal of Applied Sciences is committed to providing clear information about its publication policies, editorial board structure, peer-review procedures, authors’ rights, and publication fees to ensure transparency and build trust between the journal and the research community.