Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computing (ITX Journal) implements a rigorous, fair, transparent, and internationally recognized peer review system to ensure the publication of high-quality scientific research that meets global academic and ethical standards.

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity, originality, scientific validity, and scholarly significance of all published manuscripts through an objective and confidential evaluation process conducted by qualified experts in relevant research fields.

Peer Review Model

The journal adopts a:

 
Double-Blind Peer Review System
 

Under this model:

  • Reviewer identities remain anonymous to authors.
  • Author identities remain anonymous to reviewers.
  • Reviewers evaluate manuscripts objectively without conflicts of interest.

This process ensures fairness, neutrality, and academic integrity throughout the review procedure.

Objectives of Peer Review

The peer review process aims to:

  • Ensure scientific quality and originality.
  • Evaluate methodological soundness.
  • Verify research significance and contribution.
  • Improve manuscript clarity and quality.
  • Maintain ethical publishing standards.
  • Prevent plagiarism and research misconduct.

Initial Editorial Assessment

Before peer review, all submissions undergo an initial editorial evaluation to verify:

  • Relevance to the journal scope
  • Manuscript originality
  • Compliance with formatting guidelines
  • Ethical standards
  • Academic language quality

Manuscripts that fail to meet basic requirements may be rejected before external review.

Reviewer Selection

The handling editor selects independent expert reviewers based on:

  • Academic expertise
  • Research specialization
  • Publication background
  • Reviewer experience
  • Absence of conflicts of interest

Typically, each manuscript is evaluated by:

 
Two or more independent reviewers
 

Additional reviewers may be assigned when necessary.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and professionally.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted materials.
  • Provide constructive scientific feedback.
  • Identify methodological weaknesses and ethical concerns.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance manuscript quality.
  • Report suspected plagiarism or misconduct.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers assess manuscripts according to several criteria, including:

Evaluation Area Description
Originality Novelty and innovation of the research
Scientific Contribution Importance and impact of findings
Methodology Validity and appropriateness of methods
Technical Quality Accuracy of analysis and implementation
Literature Review Adequacy of related work coverage
Results & Discussion Clarity and interpretation of findings
Organization Logical structure and readability
Language Quality Academic writing clarity
Ethical Compliance Research ethics and integrity

Review Recommendations

After evaluation, reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

Recommendation Description
Accept Suitable for publication without changes
Minor Revision Small modifications required
Major Revision Significant revisions required
Resubmit Requires major reconstruction and resubmission
Reject Unsuitable for publication

Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests must:

  • Address all reviewer comments carefully.
  • Submit a revised manuscript.
  • Provide a detailed response letter explaining modifications.
  • Highlight changes made in the revised version.

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review rounds if necessary.

Final Editorial Decision

The final publication decision is made by:

  • Editor-in-Chief
  • Associate Editor
  • Handling Editor

The decision is based on:

  • Reviewer reports
  • Scientific quality
  • Editorial evaluation
  • Ethical compliance

The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s publication standards.

Confidentiality Policy

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as strictly confidential documents.

Reviewers must not:

  • Share manuscript content
  • Use unpublished data
  • Contact authors directly
  • Disclose review information

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review assignments when conflicts of interest exist, including:

  • Personal relationships
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Financial interests
  • Collaborative relationships with authors

Ethical Standards

The journal follows international ethical publishing standards and guidelines established by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics
  • Crossref

Any suspected misconduct, plagiarism, fabricated data, or unethical behavior will be investigated according to international ethical policies.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer review stage.

Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity levels may be:

  • Returned for correction
  • Rejected immediately
  • Investigated for ethical violations

Review Timeline

The journal aims to complete the peer review process efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

Stage Estimated Duration
Initial Editorial Screening 3–7 Days
Reviewer Assignment 2–5 Days
Peer Review Process 2–6 Weeks
Revision Period 1–4 Weeks
Final Decision 1–2 Weeks

Actual review times may vary depending on manuscript complexity and reviewer availability.

Reviewer Recognition

The journal values the contribution of reviewers in maintaining publication quality and scientific excellence.

Reviewers may receive:

  • Certificates of Review
  • Reviewer Acknowledgment
  • Annual Reviewer Recognition

Appeals & Complaints

Authors may submit appeals regarding editorial decisions by contacting the editorial office with detailed justification and supporting evidence.

All appeals are reviewed objectively and independently.

Commitment to Quality

The peer review system of ITX Journal is designed to ensure:

  • Fair evaluation
  • Scientific integrity
  • Academic transparency
  • Research quality
  • Ethical publishing practices

The journal continuously works to improve the efficiency, transparency, and professionalism of its editorial and peer-review procedures.