Peer Review Policy

The Scientific Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technologies (SJAIBT), published by ResaGate Global, uses double-blind peer review: reviewers do not know who the authors are, and authors do not know who reviewed their work.

1. How a manuscript moves through review

  1. Editor check: the editor checks scope, format and similarity.
  2. Double-blind review: suitable manuscripts are anonymised and sent to at least two independent reviewers.
  3. Decision: the Editor-in-Chief decides, based on the reviewers' reports.
  4. Revision: authors answer each comment point by point and resubmit.
  5. Publication: accepted articles appear in the next issue.

Review usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the manuscript and reviewer availability.

2. How reviewers are chosen

  • Reviewers are chosen for their expertise in the subject of the manuscript.
  • Reviewers must have no conflict of interest with the authors or their institutions.

3. What reviewers assess

  • Originality and significance.
  • Fit with the journal's scope.
  • Soundness of the methods.
  • Accuracy of the data, analysis and conclusions.
  • Clarity and organisation of the writing.

4. Possible recommendations

  • Accept as it is.
  • Minor revision.
  • Major revision.
  • Reject.

If reviewers disagree, the editor may invite an additional reviewer or consult the editorial board.

5. Confidentiality and ethics

  • Reviewers keep manuscripts confidential and declare any conflict of interest.
  • The review process follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

6. Appeals

Authors who believe a decision was based on a factual error or a misunderstanding may appeal within 30 days. Write to editor@sjaibt.org with the manuscript ID and a clear explanation. An editor who was not involved in the original decision reviews the appeal and may seek another review. The outcome of the appeal is final.