Peer Review Policy

This policy applies to all research submitted for publication in the Conference Proceedings and aims to ensure the quality and reliability of scientific content in accordance with international academic standards.

• Review System

• The conference adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review system in which:

  1. The author does not know the identity of the reviewer.
  2. The reviewer does not know the identity of the author..

              This system ensures fairness, impartiality, and objectivity in scientific evaluation..

• Review Process

•   The review process includes the following stages.:

  1. Initial Screening:

     1. Verifying that the paper aligns with the conference themes.
     2. Ensuring compliance with formatting and submission requirements.

  2. Originality and Plagiarism Check:

     1. Using similarity detection software.
     2. Excluding papers that exceed acceptable similarity levels (usually 15–20%).

  3. Assignment for Peer Review

     1. Each paper is sent to at least two expert reviewers..
     2. In case of conflicting opinions, a third reviewer may be assigned..

  4. Scientific Evaluation

     1. Reviewers evaluate the paper according to defined academic criteria.

  5. Publication Decision

     1. Accept without revisions.
     2. Accept with minor revisions.
     3. Accept with major revisions.

  6. Final Revision

     1. The author is required to make the necessary revisions within the specified time.
     2. The final version for publication is approved after verifying the revisions.

• Scientific Evaluation Criteria

• The review process is based on the following criteria:

  1. Originality and innovation
  2. Relevance and timeliness of the topic
  3. Clarity of objectives and methodology
  4. Soundness of analysis and accuracy of results
  5. Relevance of the research to the conference themes
  6. Practical and scientific value
  7. Quality of presentation, organization, and language
  8. Adherence to research ethics

• Publication and Review Ethics

• The conference adheres to the following principles:

  1. Authors must:

     1. Submit original and unpublished research.
     2. Adhere to scientific documentation standards.
     3. Disclose any conflicts of interest.

  2. Reviewers must:

     1. Maintain the confidentiality of the research.
     2. Adhere to objectivity and scientific neutrality.
     3. Not exploit information for personal or research purposes.
     4. Disclose any conflicts of interest.

  3. Scientific Committee must:

     1. Ensure the integrity and transparency of the review process.
     2. Select qualified and specialized reviewers.
     3. Make scientific decisions based on review reports.

• Confidentiality
  

  1. All submitted research is treated with complete confidentiality.
  2. The content of the research is used only for review and publication purposes.

• Final decision

  1. The decisions of the scientific committee regarding the acceptance or rejection of research are final and not subject to appeal.