Peer Review Policy

Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Machine Learning Innovations and Artificial Intelligence Horizons (JMLIAIH) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality, quality, and academic rigor in the evaluation of submitted manuscripts. The peer review process is designed to uphold the integrity and credibility of the research published in the journal.

 

Steps in the Peer Review Process

  1. Initial Screening:
    • Upon submission, the editorial team screens manuscripts for relevance to the journal's scope, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines.
    • Manuscripts not meeting these criteria are rejected without further review.
  2. Assignment to Reviewers:
    • Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
    • The identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other (double-blind process).
  3. Reviewer Evaluation:
    • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
      • Originality and novelty.
      • Technical accuracy and methodology.
      • Quality of analysis and interpretation.
      • Relevance and significance to the field.
      • Ethical compliance in research.
  4. Review Reports:
    • Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommendations:
      • Accept without revision: Manuscript is ready for publication.
      • Minor revisions: Requires small changes before acceptance.
      • Major revisions: Requires significant changes and re-evaluation.
      • Reject: Manuscript is not suitable for publication.
  5. Editorial Decision:
    • Based on reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes the final decision to:
      • Accept the manuscript.
      • Request revisions (minor or major).
      • Reject the manuscript.
  6. Revisions:
    • Authors are given an opportunity to address reviewers’ comments and resubmit their revised manuscript.
    • Revised manuscripts may undergo a second round of review if necessary.
  7. Final Decision:
    • The editorial team evaluates the revised manuscript and makes the final decision regarding publication.
  8. Publication:
    • Accepted manuscripts are prepared for publication, including typesetting, proofreading, and assigning a DOI.

 

Guidelines for Reviewers

  • Maintain confidentiality and avoid discussing the manuscript with others.
  • Provide constructive, unbiased, and clear feedback.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if necessary.
  • Complete the review within the specified timeframe.

 

Appeals Process

Authors who disagree with the editorial decision can appeal by providing a detailed explanation. Appeals are reviewed by an independent panel, and the final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.