Review Process

Review Process

At NIJOCET, we maintain a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the articles we publish. This process is critical to maintaining the high standards expected of a scholarly journal in the fields of computing, engineering, and technology.

Peer Review Overview

  • Initial Evaluation: Upon receiving a manuscript, the editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to assess its alignment with the journal’s focus and scope. Submissions that meet these criteria proceed to the next stage.
  • Peer Review Assignment: Manuscripts are then assigned to experts in the relevant field for a thorough peer review. Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise and ability to provide constructive feedback.
  • Peer Review: Reviewers carefully evaluate the manuscript for its scientific soundness, methodology, clarity, originality, and contribution to the field. They provide feedback and recommendations to the authors.
  • Decision Making: Based on the feedback from reviewers, the editorial team makes a decision regarding the manuscript, which can be one of the following:
    • Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revisions.
    • Minor Revisions: Minor revisions are requested before acceptance.
    • Major Revisions: Significant revisions are required before reconsideration.
    • Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards.

Double-Blind Peer Review

NIJOCET follows a double-blind peer review process, meaning that the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential. This approach ensures an unbiased evaluation of each manuscript, as reviewers assess the work solely on its merit.

Author-Reviewer Communication

Authors are encouraged to engage in a constructive dialogue with reviewers during the revision process. This open communication helps improve the quality of the manuscript and enhances the chances of acceptance.

Ethical Considerations

Reviewers are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards during the review process. They are required to maintain confidentiality, disclose any conflicts of interest, and provide fair and unbiased assessments.

Timely Review

NIJOCET is committed to ensuring a timely review process. Authors can expect regular updates on the status of their submissions and, whenever possible, expedited reviews.

Contact Us

For any inquiries related to the review process or manuscript submissions, please feel free to contact us at nijocet@fud.edu.ng.