Peer review policies

The International Journal of Engineering Applications and Innovations (INTLJEAI) follows a robust peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the manuscripts we publish. Peer review is an essential aspect of scholarly publishing, providing an impartial evaluation of submitted manuscripts by experts in the relevant field. The following outlines our peer review policies:

1. Double-Blind Peer Review:

  • INTLJEAI employs a Double-blind peer review process, where the identities of reviewers are concealed from authors to ensure impartiality and objectivity in the evaluation process.
  • Reviewers are aware of the authors' identities, but authors are not informed of the identities of the reviewers.

2. Selection of Reviewers:

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, qualifications, and experience in the relevant subject area.
  • Reviewers may include members of the journal's Editorial Board, external experts, or researchers with relevant expertise in the field.
  • Reviewers are chosen with the aim of providing constructive feedback and thorough evaluation of the manuscript.

3. Confidentiality:

  • The peer review process is conducted confidentially, and reviewers are expected to treat manuscripts and their contents with confidentiality and respect.
  • Reviewers should refrain from disclosing any details about the manuscript or their review to anyone without prior authorization from the journal.

4. Criteria for Evaluation:

  • Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on criteria such as originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Reviewers provide detailed feedback and constructive criticism to help authors improve the quality and clarity of their work.
  • Reviewers are encouraged to provide specific comments and suggestions for revisions to assist authors in addressing any identified issues.

5. Timeliness and Efficiency:

  • INTLJEAI is committed to ensuring timely and efficient peer review, with the goal of providing authors with feedback and decisions in a prompt manner.
  • Reviewers are requested to complete their evaluations within the designated timeframe provided by the journal.
  • Editors monitor the peer review process to ensure that deadlines are met and manuscripts progress through the review process in a timely manner.

6. Editorial Decision:

  • Based on the feedback received from reviewers, Associate Editors or Editorial Board members make an editorial decision regarding the manuscript.
  • Possible decisions include acceptance, revision, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.
  • Authors are notified of the editorial decision along with reviewers' comments and suggestions.

7. Appeals Process:

  • Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe there has been an error or misunderstanding in the review process.
  • Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Editorial Office, along with a detailed explanation of the grounds for the appeal.
  • Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or Senior Editorial Board members, and a final decision is made based on the merits of the appeal.

8. Contact Information:

  • For inquiries or concerns regarding the peer review process, please contact the Editorial Office at editor@intljeai.com
  • Feedback on the peer review process is welcomed and used to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our review policies.

INTLJEAI values the contributions of our reviewers in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. We appreciate their expertise and dedication in evaluating submitted manuscripts and providing valuable feedback to authors.