Academic Promotion in Libyan Universities: Regulatory Conflicts and Fluctuating Standards

Abstract

The academic promotion system in Libyan universities suffers from disarray resulting from overlapping laws and changing publication requirements, which has created an academic environment characterized by ambiguity and a lack of guidance and support. This paper employs a qualitative methodology to analyze the issues associated with the implementation of Regulation No. (501) and Law No. (4), with a focus on the pressures related to publishing in internationally indexed journals, amid limited infrastructure and weak institutional support. The paper concludes that aligning promotion criteria with the local context and unifying regulatory references is essential to bridging the gap between academic ambitions and available resources.