Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Security in Analytics and Applications (IJICAA) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain high academic standards and research quality.

Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo preliminary editorial evaluation to verify:

• Relevance to journal scope  
• Compliance with formatting guidelines  
• Plagiarism screening  
• Ethical compliance  

Manuscripts that fail initial screening are returned to authors.

Double-Blind Review

IJICAA follows a double-blind review model where:

• Reviewer identity remains anonymous to authors  
• Author identity remains anonymous to reviewers  

Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are subject experts in the relevant field.

Review Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty  
• Technical and scientific quality  
• Research methodology  
• Clarity and organization  
• Contribution to knowledge  

Review Timeline

The review process is normally completed within 2 to 4 weeks depending on reviewer availability.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, editors make final decisions:

• Accept  
• Minor Revision  
• Major Revision  
• Reject  

Revision Process

Authors must address reviewer comments carefully and resubmit revised manuscripts within the given timeline.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and reviewer comments are treated confidentially.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline review if conflict exists.