Annals of Computer Science and Intelligence Systems follows a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published manuscripts.
Type of Peer Review
The journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process, where:
- Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors
- Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers
This ensures unbiased and objective evaluation.
Review Process Steps
Initial Screening
- Manuscripts are first reviewed by the Editorial Office
- Scope relevance, formatting, and basic quality are checked
- Plagiarism screening is conducted
Manuscripts not meeting journal standards may be rejected at this stage.
Assignment to Reviewers
- Suitable manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers in the relevant field
- Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers
Peer Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
- Originality and novelty
- Technical and methodological soundness
- Clarity of presentation
- Relevance to the journal scope
- Ethical compliance
Review Decision
Based on reviewers’ comments, the Editor may decide:
- Accept
- Accept with minor revisions
- Major revisions required
- Reject
Authors are provided with constructive reviewer feedback.
Revision & Final Decision
- Authors must revise the manuscript and submit a response to reviewers
- The revised manuscript may be re-reviewed
- The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief
Review Timeline
- Initial screening: 3–4 days
- Peer review process: 4–6 weeks
- Final decision: After satisfactory revision
Ethical Standards
- The journal strictly follows publication ethics
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical practices will result in rejection
- Confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities is strictly maintained
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest and decline review if necessary to maintain objectivity.
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Provide unbiased and constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality
- Complete reviews within the stipulated time