Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process for International Journal of Computers and Geoinformatics (IJoCG)

The peer review process is essential for maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of published research. IJoCG follows a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Below is the detailed step-by-step process.

Step 1: Submission of Manuscript

  • The author submits a manuscript via the journal’s online submission system or email.
  • The submission must follow the journal’s formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • The editorial office performs an initial check for plagiarism and adherence to submission guidelines.

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening

  • The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) or handling editor reviews the manuscript for:
    • Scope and relevance to the journal.
    • Basic quality standards (clarity, originality, ethical compliance).
    • Plagiarism check (using plagiarism detection tools).
  • If the manuscript does not meet basic requirements, it is desk-rejected without external review.
  • If suitable, the manuscript is forwarded for peer review.

Step 3: Assignment of Reviewers

  • The handling editor selects two to three expert reviewers based on their expertise and availability.
  • Reviewers are invited to evaluate the manuscript.
  • If a reviewer declines, another expert is invited.
  • Once confirmed, the review process begins.

Step 4: Double-Blind Peer Review

  • Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:
    • Originality and significance of research.
    • Methodology soundness.
    • Data accuracy and analysis.
    • Clarity of presentation and conclusions.
    • Ethical considerations.
  • Reviewers provide one of four recommendations:
    1. Accept as is (minor or no revisions needed).
    2. Accept with minor revisions (small improvements required).
    3. Major revisions required (significant changes needed before reconsideration).
    4. Reject (unsuitable for publication).

Step 5: Review Reports and Decision

  • The editor evaluates all reviewer comments and makes a decision:
    • Accept → The manuscript is finalized for publication.
    • Minor Revisions → The author revises the manuscript and resubmits within the deadline.
    • Major Revisions → The author revises the manuscript significantly and undergoes another review round.
    • Reject → The manuscript is declined due to poor quality, lack of originality, or methodological issues.

Step 6: Author Revision and Resubmission

  • If revisions are requested, the author:
    • Modifies the manuscript according to reviewer comments.
    • Submits a revised version with a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer's comments.
  • The revised manuscript is re-evaluated by the editor and, if necessary, sent back to the reviewers.

Step 7: Final Decision

  • After reviewing the revised submission:
    • If the changes meet the requirements, the manuscript is accepted.
    • If insufficient, further revisions may be requested.
    • If the manuscript fails to meet expectations, it is rejected.

Step 8: Copyediting and Proofreading

  • Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes:
    • Copyediting: Ensuring grammar, formatting, and clarity.
    • Typesetting: Preparing the article for publication.
    • Proofreading: Final checks before publication.

Step 9: Online Publication

  • The final version is published in the upcoming journal issue.
  • The article receives a DOI and is indexed in databases.