Peer Review Process

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computing (ITX Journal) follows a rigorous, transparent, and fair peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific integrity, and academic value of all published research.

The journal applies a:

 
Double-Blind Peer Review Process
 

in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review procedure.

The peer review system is designed to maintain high international publishing standards and ensure unbiased scientific evaluation.

Objectives of Peer Review

The peer review process aims to:

  • Evaluate scientific quality and originality
  • Assess technical accuracy and methodology
  • Ensure research relevance and contribution
  • Improve manuscript quality
  • Maintain publication integrity
  • Support ethical scholarly communication

Initial Editorial Screening

After manuscript submission, the editorial office performs an initial screening to evaluate:

  • Journal scope compatibility
  • Manuscript formatting
  • Language quality
  • Ethical compliance
  • Similarity and plagiarism checks

Manuscripts that fail to meet basic journal requirements may be returned to the authors before peer review.

Reviewer Assignment

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to independent expert reviewers based on:

  • Research specialization
  • Academic expertise
  • Publication experience
  • Subject relevance

Typically, each manuscript is reviewed by at least:

 
Two independent reviewers
 

Double-Blind Review

Under the double-blind review model:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
  • Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

This process helps ensure:

  • Objectivity
  • Fairness
  • Unbiased evaluation
  • Academic integrity

Reviewer Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality
  • Scientific contribution
  • Methodology
  • Technical quality
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Literature review quality
  • Data analysis
  • Ethical compliance
  • Relevance to journal scope

Reviewer Recommendations

Reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

Recommendation Description
Accept Suitable for publication
Minor Revision Small modifications required
Major Revision Significant improvements required
Reject Manuscript unsuitable for publication

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board.

Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests must:

  • Address reviewer comments carefully
  • Submit a revised manuscript
  • Provide a response document explaining modifications

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review when necessary.

Ethical Review Standards

The journal follows ethical publishing principles established by:

Committee on Publication Ethics

The peer review process strictly prohibits:

  • Reviewer bias
  • Confidentiality breaches
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Plagiarism
  • Unethical conduct

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers and editors must not:

  • Share unpublished content
  • Use manuscript information for personal benefit
  • Disclose review details to unauthorized parties

Review Timeline

The journal aims to complete the peer review process within a reasonable timeframe depending on manuscript complexity and reviewer availability.

Typical review duration:

 
2–6 weeks
 

Editorial Decision

The final publication decision is based on:

  • Reviewer recommendations
  • Scientific merit
  • Editorial evaluation
  • Ethical compliance
  • Journal standards

The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to make the final decision regarding publication.

Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal appeal with scientific justification according to the journal’s:

 
Appeals and Complaints Policy
 

Journal Management Platform

The peer review workflow is managed using:

Open Journal Systems

to ensure secure, efficient, and transparent editorial management.

Commitment to Research Integrity

ITX Journal is committed to maintaining a professional, fair, and ethical peer review system that supports scientific excellence, responsible publishing, and international scholarly communication.