Peer Review Process

The Journal of Smart Algorithms and Applications (JSAA) evaluates every submitted manuscript through an initial editorial assessment to determine whether it falls within the journal's scope and meets the required standards of quality, originality, and scientific merit. Manuscripts that successfully pass this preliminary evaluation are sent for external peer review.

Peer Review

JSAA operates a single-blind peer review process. Under this model, reviewers are aware of the authors' identities, while the identities of the reviewers remain anonymous to the authors. Reviewer identities are also kept confidential from one another throughout the review process.

Each manuscript that passes the initial editorial screening is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, technical soundness, significance, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the handling editor or Editor-in-Chief may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or the assigned handling editor, taking into consideration the reviewers' comments and recommendations.

The editorial office reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage of the evaluation process, including prior to external peer review if the manuscript does not meet the journal's editorial standards or falls outside its scope.

Editorial Assessment

Upon submission, every manuscript undergoes an initial technical and editorial screening conducted by the editorial office to verify that:

  • The submission complies with the journal's formatting requirements.
  • All required files and declarations have been provided.
  • The manuscript falls within the journal's scope.
  • Ethical requirements have been satisfied.
  • The manuscript meets the minimum quality standards for peer review.

Only manuscripts that successfully pass this screening proceed to external peer review.

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Editors and reviewers must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than those directly involved in the editorial process.

Reviewers must not:

  • Share the manuscript with third parties without prior permission from the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Retain copies of the manuscript after completing the review.
  • Use unpublished information, data, or ideas obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.

All unpublished materials contained in a manuscript must remain confidential until publication.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation of a manuscript.

Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:

  • Personal relationships
  • Professional collaborations
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Financial interests
  • Competitive relationships

Editors or reviewers who believe they cannot provide an objective and impartial assessment must decline the review invitation or immediately notify the editorial office if the conflict becomes apparent after accepting the assignment.

Reviewers should also inform the Editor-in-Chief if any part of the manuscript falls outside their area of expertise or if they are unable to provide a thorough scientific evaluation.

Editorial and publishing process