Scientific Journal for Faculty of Science-Sirte University

About the Journal

Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Science – Sirte University 

Publication Fee: 300 LYD (Libyan Dinar) per accepted article (see details below)

1. Focus & Scope

A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing high-quality research in:

• Biological Sciences (Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology)
• Chemical Sciences (Organic, Analytical, Environmental Chemistry)
• Physics & Earth Sciences (Astrophysics, Renewable Energy, Geology)
• Mathematics & Computer Science (AI, Data Analysis, Applied Math)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Nanotech, Climate Change, Biomedicine)

Article Types: Original research, reviews.

2. Open Access Policy

• Gold OA: All articles are free to read, download, and share.
• Publication Fee: 300 LYD (covers peer review, editing, and hosting).
• Waivers: Available for authors from low-income institutions (case-by-case evaluation).
• License: CC BY-NC 4.0 (reuse with attribution, non-commercial).

3. Copyright & Author Rights

• Authors retain copyright.
• Journal holds publishing rights under the CC license.

4. Peer Review Process

• Double-blind review (anonymous authors/reviewers).
• Expected decision time: 24–26 weeks.
• Ethics: Follows COPE guidelines; plagiarism checked via Turnitin/iThenticate.

5. Sponsorship & Funding

• Supported by the Faculty of Science, Sirte University.
• Authors must disclose funding sources/conflicts of interest.

6. Publication Fee (300 LYD) – Key Details

• When Paid? After manuscript acceptance, before publication.
• Payment Method: Bank transfer or institutional payment (details provided upon acceptance).
• What It Covers:
• Peer review management.
• Copyediting and typesetting.
• DOI assignment, archiving, and online hosting.
• Promotion via academic databases.

7. Indexing & Visibility

• Indexed in: Google Scholar, J-Gate

8. Why Submit Here?

• Low-cost publishing (compared to international OA journals).
• Rigorous, supportive peer review.
• Focus on regional relevance (Libyan/Arab-world research prioritized).

9. Submission Guidelines

• Languages: English (preferred) or Arabic (with extended English abstract).
• Format: Follows [journal template, 7 ed APA].
• Submit via: Email ([salam_salhin@su.edu.ly]) or OJS platform ([link]).

10. Contact

• Email: [salam_salhin@su.edu.ly]
• Website: [https://journal.su.edu.ly/index.php/jsfsu]
• Address: Faculty of Science, Sirte University, Libya.