Libya plans new standards for scientific journals
According to a statement published by the ministry, the meeting focused on reviewing the updated classification criteria, which are scheduled to come into effect at the beginning of 2026. Preparations are also underway for a series of workshops aimed at introducing and implementing the new standards.
The first workshop is set to take place on Thursday, 31 July 2025, at Misrata University. It will target editorial boards of scientific journals issued by universities in Misrata, Bani Walid, Zaytuna, Al-Marqab, and Asmarya, as well as editorial teams from technical and vocational education institutions in those regions.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to raise the academic standards of Libyan scientific publications. Additional workshops are planned in the coming period across other universities, colleges, and technical institutes. Education Tagged: Scientific Journals Ministry of Higher Education
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