Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and scientific excellence through a rigorous and transparent peer review process. Our peer review policy ensures that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly, confidentially, and solely based on their scholarly merit and contribution to the field.

Purpose of Peer Review

Peer review is a vital part of the publication process at IJASC. It helps ensure the quality, originality, and validity of the research published. Reviewers provide constructive feedback that assists authors in improving their manuscripts and maintaining the journal’s standards of excellence.

Type of Peer Review

IJASC follows a double-blind peer review process, meaning:

• The identities of the authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
• Reviewers evaluate manuscripts without knowing the authors’ names or affiliations.
• Authors are unaware of the reviewers’ identities.

This approach ensures objectivity, minimizes bias, and upholds fairness in the evaluation process.

Review Process

• Initial Screening:
  Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the editorial office for compliance with the journal’s scope, format, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors for revision or rejected before peer review.
• Editor Assignment:
  Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an Editor or Section Editor, who evaluates the paper’s relevance and originality before sending it for external review.
• Reviewer Selection:
  Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, academic credentials, and publication record in relevant fields. Typically, two to three independent reviewers are invited for each manuscript.
• Review Criteria:
  Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
• Originality and novelty of research
• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Technical soundness and methodology
• Clarity, structure, and quality of presentation
• Validity of results and conclusions
• Appropriateness of references and citations
• Reviewer Reports:
  Reviewers submit detailed comments and recommendations, which may include:
• Accept as is
• Minor revisions
• Major revisions
• Reject
• Decision Making:
  The Editor makes the final decision based on the reviewers’ reports and overall assessment. Authors are informed of the decision along with constructive feedback.
• Revision and Resubmission:
  Authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments. Revised versions are re-evaluated to ensure that all concerns have been addressed satisfactorily.

Review Timeframe

IJASC aims to complete the peer review process efficiently, typically within 4–6 weeks from the date of submission. However, this may vary depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the paper.

Reviewer Ethics and Confidentiality

• All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
• Reviewers must not share, copy, or discuss any part of the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.
• Reviewers are required to declare any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.
• Reviewers should provide objective, respectful, and evidence-based evaluations.

Editorial Independence

The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief, who ensures that decisions are based on academic merit and not influenced by commercial or personal interests.

Post-Publication Review

IJASC welcomes constructive post-publication discussions and corrections. If any ethical or factual issues arise after publication, the journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for corrections, retractions, or clarifications.

Conclusion

The International Journal of Advanced Sciences and Computing (IJASC) upholds a transparent, fair, and unbiased peer review system to ensure that only high-quality, original, and ethically sound research is published. Through this process, IJASC maintains the trust of the academic community and contributes to the advancement of global scientific knowledge.