Editorial Policies

Publication Ethics

IJAIDA follows strict ethical guidelines for publication. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated for originality, significance, and technical quality.

Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process:

1. Initial Screening (1-2 days): Editor checks for basic requirements, scope alignment, and plagiarism
2. Assignment: Manuscript assigned to 2-3 expert reviewers in the field
3. Review Period (2-3 weeks): Reviewers evaluate the manuscript
4. Decision Making (2 days): Editor makes final decision based on reviews
5. Revision (1-2 weeks): Authors revise as suggested by reviewers
6. Final Acceptance: Editor approves final version

Review Criteria

• Originality: Novelty and innovation of the work
• Technical Soundness: Methodological rigor and validity
• Clarity: Organization and presentation quality
• Significance: Contribution to the field
• References: Appropriate and complete citations

Decision Categories

• Accept: Manuscript accepted with minor or no revisions
• Minor Revision: Small changes required
• Major Revision: Substantial changes needed, second review round
• Reject: Manuscript not suitable for publication

Editorial Independence

The editorial board maintains complete independence in publication decisions without interference from publishers or external parties.

Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.