Overview

The Journal of Computing and Numerical Sciences (JCNS) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process to maintain impartiality and fairness.

Initial Screening

Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation by the Editorial Office. The manuscript is checked for:

• Scope and relevance to the journal
• Basic quality and structure
• Compliance with author guidelines
• Plagiarism screening

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards or fall outside its scope may be rejected at this stage.

Reviewer Assignment

• Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.
• Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, research background, and publication record.
• The review process follows a double-blind system, ensuring anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

Review Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Technical and scientific quality
• Methodological soundness
• Clarity of presentation and organization
• Relevance to the field of computing and numerical sciences
• Significance of results and contribution to knowledge

Review Outcomes

Based on reviewers’ comments, the editorial decision may be:

• Accept without changes
• Minor revisions required
• Major revisions required
• Reject

Authors receiving revision requests must address all reviewer comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.

Revision and Re-Review

• Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
• Authors must provide a detailed response to reviewers outlining changes made.
• Failure to adequately address comments may lead to rejection.

Final Decision

• The Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor makes the final decision based on reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of revisions.
• The decision is communicated to the authors along with reviewers’ feedback.

Confidentiality

• All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
• Reviewers must not share or use any information from the manuscript for personal advantage.

Ethical Considerations

• JCNS follows strict policies regarding plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication.
• Any ethical concerns identified during the review process are handled according to international publishing standards.

Review Timeline

• Initial screening: 1–2 weeks
• Peer review: 2–4 weeks
• Final decision: 4–8 weeks approximately

Transparency and Integrity

• The journal ensures a fair, unbiased, and transparent peer review process.
• All decisions are made based on academic merit and ethical standards.
• Conflicts of interest are strictly managed.