Reviewer Guidelines & Responsibilities

Reviewer Guidelines
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Role of Reviewers
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Reviewer Selection
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Review Model
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Responsibilities
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Review Criteria
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Confidentiality
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Conflict of Interest
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Ethical Considerations
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Timeliness
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Reviewer Recognition
Role of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the academic quality, integrity, and credibility of the International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM).

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) relies on the expertise of qualified reviewers to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Key Role: Reviewers act as gatekeepers of scientific quality and ensure published research meets the highest academic standards.
Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject-matter expertise relevant to the manuscript
  • Research experience and publication record
  • Absence of conflicts of interest
  • Institutional or professional affiliation

All reviewers are independent experts from academia, research institutions, or industry.

Review Model

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) follows a Single-blind peer review process, in which:

  • Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors
  • Author identities are disclosed to reviewers

This process ensures fairness, impartiality, and unbiased evaluation.

Single-Blind Benefit: This model minimizes bias and focuses evaluation purely on the quality and merit of the research.
Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially
  • Assess originality, technical quality, and significance
  • Identify ethical concerns, plagiarism, or misconduct
  • Provide clear, constructive, and evidence-based feedback
  • Submit review reports within the agreed timeframe
  • Declare any conflicts of interest immediately
Review Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

  • Relevance to the journal's aims and scope
  • Novelty and contribution to the field
  • Technical soundness and methodological rigor
  • Quality of analysis, results, and discussion
  • Clarity, structure, and language quality
  • Adequacy of references and citations
Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review are confidential documents.

  • Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed with others
  • Unpublished material must not be used for personal research
  • Manuscript files must be securely disposed of after review
Confidentiality is Paramount: Breaching confidentiality undermines the entire peer review process and may result in removal from the reviewer database.
Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts if:

  • They have personal or professional relationships with the authors
  • They have financial or competitive interests related to the work
  • They are unable to provide an unbiased evaluation
Ethical Considerations

Reviewers should report concerns related to:

  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Ethical violations involving humans or animals

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) follows the ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Timeliness
  • Accept reviews only if deadlines can be met
  • Complete reviews within the specified review period
  • Inform the editor promptly if delays are unavoidable

Timely reviews help maintain an efficient and fair publication process.

Reviewer Recognition
  • Formal reviewer acknowledgements
  • Certificates of review issued upon request
  • Reviewer confidentiality is always maintained
  • Opportunity to join the Editorial Board based on performance
Appreciation: International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) values and recognizes the vital contribution of reviewers in advancing scientific knowledge.
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