Review and Publication Process

Double-Blind and Original Refereeing Process:

• Papers are reviewed using a full double-blind process.
• Each paper is sent to two reviewers.
• Reviewers’ recommendations determine the paper’s outcome:
  • Accepted
  • Subject to resubmission with significant changes
  • Rejected
• The review process takes a maximum of ten days.
• Authors/corresponding authors receive one soft copy of the published journal for each accepted article.

Peer Review Process

• The authors’ names and affiliations are not disclosed to the editors and reviewers.
• Reviewers’ identities are also kept confidential from the authors.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Response: Upon receiving a manuscript from the Editorial Board, reviewers should quickly indicate whether they will review the manuscript based on their expertise.
• Decisions: After the peer review process, reviewers can provide one of the following recommendations:
  1. Accepted: If the manuscript is relevant and well-written.
  2. Rejected: If the manuscript is irrelevant.
  3. Revision Needed: If minor corrections are required.

Instructions for Reviewers

1. Reviewers must be unbiased and transparent in their decisions.
2. Reviewers should provide their decisions within one week of accepting the manuscript.
3. Reviewers should respect the confidentiality of the manuscript information until publication.
4. The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript is made by the Editorial Committee.
5. Reviewers should contact the editorial office for any conflicts regarding the manuscript, authors, or editors.
6. Reviewers are welcome to provide suggestions to help develop the journal.

Copyright

• Copyrights for articles published in IJMIC International Journal are retained by the authors.
• First publication rights are granted to the journal.
• The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work.
• It is the author’s responsibility to take action in case of any copyright infringement.