Peer Review Policy

International Journal of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research (IJAAIR)

The International Journal of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research (IJAAIR) is committed to maintaining high academic standards through a transparent, fair, and rigorous peer review process. The journal follows best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, quality, and impartiality in scholarly publishing.

1. Type of Peer Review

• IJAIR follows a double-blind peer review process.

• The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to minimize bias and ensure objective evaluation.

2. Initial Editorial Assessment

• Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

  • Compliance with submission guidelines

  • Originality and ethical standards

  • Plagiarism and technical quality

• Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria may be rejected without external review.

3. Reviewer Selection

• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field of artificial intelligence.

• Reviewers are selected based on expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.

• Authors may suggest potential reviewers; however, final selection remains at the editor’s discretion.

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution to artificial intelligence research

• Technical soundness and methodological rigor

• Clarity, structure, and quality of presentation

• Validity of results and conclusions

• Ethical conduct and responsible use of AI technologies

5. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents

• Provide objective, constructive, and scholarly feedback

• Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe

• Declare conflicts of interest and decline reviews if necessary

• Avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage

6. Editorial Decision-Making

Based on reviewer reports, the editor may issue one of the following decisions:

• Accept

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments along with the editorial decision.

7. Revision and Re-Review

• Authors must address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

• Revised manuscripts may be sent back to original reviewers for further evaluation.

8. Timelines

• Initial editorial screening: approximately 7–10 days

• Peer review process: typically 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity

9. Confidentiality and Data Protection

• All manuscripts, reviewer identities, and review reports are handled confidentially.

• Editorial records are securely stored and used solely for publication decisions.

10. Ethical Oversight and Appeals

• Allegations of bias, misconduct, or unethical behavior during peer review are investigated following COPE guidelines.

• Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing a detailed justification for reconsideration.

Conclusion

The peer review process at IJAAIR ensures that only high-quality, original, and ethically conducted research in artificial intelligence is published.