About the Journal

Journal Overview

The Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (Tripoli) - JBAS (Print ISSN: 3007-9780) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, semiannual journal published by the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research.

JBAS is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, comprehensive critical reviews, and selected proceedings from major scientific conferences. The journal aims to anchor the foundations of modern scientific methodologies, document impactful discoveries, and foster a strong bridge between regional scientific advancements—particularly within Libyan and Arab societies—and the global scientific community.

Focus and Scope

Our scope broadly covers, but is not limited to, the following core disciplines:

  • Basic Sciences:
    • Biology: Molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology, and biodiversity.
    • Chemistry: Organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry.
    • Physics: Theoretical, experimental, and applied physics sub-fields.
    • Geology: Earth sciences, geophysics, geochemistry, and environmental geology.
    • Mathematics: Pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and computational methods.
  • Engineering & Technology:
    • Engineering: Civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, computer, and materials engineering.
    • Information Technology: Computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and telecommunications.
  • Life & Agricultural Sciences:
    • Agriculture: Crop science, animal science, soil science, agricultural engineering, and food security.
    • Biomedical Sciences: Public health, pharmacology, medical technology, and foundational health sciences.
  • Environmental & Resource Sciences:
    • Environmental Science: Climate change research, sustainability, pollution control, and natural resource management.
    • Petroleum Sciences: Exploration, drilling, reservoir engineering, refining, and petrochemical developments.

JBAS highly encourages interdisciplinary submissions that bridge these traditional boundaries to solve complex scientific and societal challenges.

Peer Review Process

To ensure the highest standard of scientific integrity, JBAS employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This means the identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain strictly anonymous throughout the evaluation.

  • Initial Screening: Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation by the Editorial Desk to check for alignment with the journal's scope, basic formatting, and plagiarism limits.
  • External Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial check are sent to at least two independent external experts in the relevant field.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision: Accept as is, Minor Revisions required, Major Revisions required, or Reject.

The typical turnaround time from initial submission to the first editorial decision is approximately 6 to 8 weeks.

Open Access Policy

JBAS is a Full Open Access journal. All articles are made immediately and permanently available online to the global public free of charge upon publication.

  • Licensing: All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Anyone is free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, provided the original authors and the journal are properly credited.
  • Charges: There are zero subscription barriers or paywalls for readers.

Publication Frequency

JBAS is published semiannually (two issues per year). Digital issues are compiled and released systematically, though individual accepted articles may be published online ahead of the formal issue completion to minimize delays for authors.