Peer Review Policy
The Journal of Computing and Biomedical Informatics (JCBI) follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review policy to uphold high academic and ethical standards. Under this system, neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities, ensuring an unbiased and transparent evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.
The journal provides clear information regarding its peer-review method and evaluation procedures on its website. JCBI does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, nor does it commit to unrealistically short review times. All submissions undergo a thorough and systematic review based on quality and relevance.
Steps in the Peer-Review Process
The peer-review process at JCBI follows the steps outlined below:
| No. | Step | Estimated Time |
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| 1 | Internal Review by the Editor | 2-5 days |
| 2 | Peer Review (after successful initial screening) | 20–40 days |
| 3 | Communication of Review Reports to Authors (minor/major revision) | 2-5 days |
| 4 | Submission of the Revised Manuscript | 7–30 days |
| 5 | Submission of Compliance Reports (if major revision required) | 7-10 days |
| 6 | Acceptance of the Manuscript (upon satisfactory revision) | 3–7 days |
Total Estimated Time from Submission to Acceptance: 45–90 days
Additional Notes on the Process
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If a manuscript does not pass the initial editorial review, it is returned to the authors without external review.
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In Step 2, the manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:
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Rejection
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Acceptance with Minor Revisions
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Acceptance with Major Revisions
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Acceptance
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Expedited Processing Clause
In certain cases, the review and publication timeline may be shorter than the estimates provided, depending on:
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Prompt submission of review reports
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Timely response and high-quality revisions from authors
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Efficient communication between reviewers and the editorial team
When these conditions are met, the editorial process may progress faster without compromising review quality or ethical standards.
Author Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to revise their manuscripts carefully in accordance with reviewer comments to avoid delays. JCBI maintains a transparent, impartial, and standardized review workflow to ensure the integrity and quality of published research.
Applicability
This peer-review policy applies to all submissions made to the Journal of Computing and Biomedical Informatics (JCBI).
