Policies and Statements

Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Control (IJCIC) is committed to maintaining a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic credibility of all published content.

Review Model

IJCIC follows a Double-Blind Peer Review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure impartial and unbiased evaluation.

Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to evaluate:

Relevance to the journal’s scope
Originality and scholarly contribution
Quality of writing and structure
Compliance with ethical standards
Plagiarism screening using reliable detection software

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected prior to external review.

External Peer Review

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent subject experts. Reviewers evaluate submissions based on:

Originality and significance of the research
Soundness of methodology and research design
Quality of data analysis and interpretation
Contribution to the field of computational intelligence and control
Clarity, organization, and presentation

Review decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

Revisions and Final Decision

Authors are required to address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewers.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewer recommendations and the quality of revisions.

Confidentiality and Ethics

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential. IJCIC adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback and must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification. Appeals are reviewed by the Editorial Board, and decisions after appeal are final.

Article Retraction Policy

The International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Control (IJCIC) is firmly committed to preserving the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record. Articles may be retracted in accordance with COPE guidelines when serious ethical or scientific issues are identified.

Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted under the following circumstances:

1. Significant Scientific Errors

Data fabrication or falsification
Major methodological flaws or miscalculations that invalidate findings
Honest errors that critically affect the reliability of conclusions

2. Redundant or Duplicate Publication

Publication of substantially similar content elsewhere without proper disclosure or citation
Simultaneous or repeated submissions to multiple journals

3. Ethical Misconduct

Plagiarism, including misuse of unpublished or peer-review material
Improper authorship practices (guest, gift, or ghost authorship)
Unresolved authorship disputes violating COPE standards

4. Unethical Research Practices

Absence of required ethical approvals
Violations of human or animal research ethics
Data manipulation or misrepresentation

5. Non-Compliance with Financial Obligations

Failure to fulfill mandatory publication charges after a grace period of up to 60 days, where applicable, to support journal sustainability.

Retraction Procedure

A formal retraction notice will be issued explaining the reason for retraction. The original article will remain accessible but clearly marked as “Retracted” to preserve the scholarly record.

Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Control (IJCIC) follows a Gold Open Access publishing model to promote unrestricted global access to scientific knowledge.

Access and Usage Rights

All articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication
No subscription, registration, or access fees are required
Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full texts

Licensing

All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits:

Sharing and redistribution in any medium or format
Adaptation, remixing, and reuse for any purpose, including commercial use
Use with proper attribution to the original authors and the journal

Commitment to Open Knowledge

IJCIC aims to:

Increase global visibility and citation of published research
Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
Support researchers worldwide through equitable access
Advance innovation in computational intelligence and control sciences.

Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Control (IJCIC) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all authors, reviewers, editors, and users interacting with the journal.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Personal data such as names, email addresses, affiliations, and contact details are collected solely for legitimate journal operations, including:

Manuscript submission and peer review
Editorial and reviewer communication
Journal announcements and publication updates
Indexing, archiving, and administrative processes

Confidentiality and Data Protection

IJCIC guarantees that:

Personal data is used exclusively for journal-related purposes
Information is not sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties
Access is restricted to authorized editorial personnel
Industry-standard security measures are employed to protect data

User Rights

Users may:

Request correction or updating of personal information
Inquire about data usage
Request data removal, subject to editorial and legal obligations

Commitment to Ethical Data Handling

IJCIC follows international best practices and ethical guidelines in data protection and scholarly publishing, ensuring transparency, trust, and respect for all contributors.