Publication Process

 

The Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) applies a structured publication process designed to maintain academic quality, peer-review integrity, and transparency throughout the editorial workflow.

01
Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system, ensuring that the manuscript and required supporting documents comply with the journal's submission guidelines.

02
Initial Screening

The Editorial Office checks the manuscript's completeness, scope, formatting, originality requirements, and compliance with the journal's basic publication ethics standards.

03
Editorial Assessment

An editor evaluates the manuscript's relevance to the journal's aims and scope, its academic contribution, and its suitability for peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be declined at this stage.

04
Peer Review

The manuscript is evaluated by qualified reviewers in accordance with the journal's peer-review policy. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, validity of results, relevance, and overall scholarly quality.

05
Editorial Decision

The editor considers the reviewers' recommendations and the manuscript's overall quality before issuing an editorial decision. Possible outcomes include acceptance, revision, or rejection.

06
Revision

Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments and editorial recommendations. Revised submissions should include a clear response explaining how each comment has been addressed.

07
Acceptance

The manuscript is formally accepted when the editor determines that the required revisions and editorial requirements have been satisfactorily addressed. Acceptance is communicated to the authors through an official notification.

08
Production

The accepted manuscript undergoes copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, metadata verification, and other production procedures. Authors may be asked to review the proofs to ensure that the final article is accurate.

09
Publication

The final article is published online and becomes part of the permanent scholarly record. Its bibliographic metadata and full text are made available through the journal's publication platform in accordance with its access and licensing policies.