Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to DISTANCES: Journal of Data Science, Technology, and Computer Science undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the integrity, quality, and scientific contribution of the published work.

Review Workflow

  1. Initial Editorial Screening
    Upon submission, manuscripts are first checked by the editorial team to ensure:

    • Alignment with the journal’s focus and scope

    • Compliance with author guidelines and formatting

    • Originality (via plagiarism detection tools)

    Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be returned without external review.

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review
    Eligible manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers.

    • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review.

    • Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, academic contribution, and relevance.

  3. Editorial Decision
    Based on reviewers’ comments, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

    • Accept (with or without minor revisions)

    • Revise and resubmit (major revisions required; re-reviewed)

    • Reject (not suitable or lacks sufficient quality)

  4. Revision Process
    Authors are given a specified time (usually 1–3 weeks) to revise their manuscript according to reviewers’ feedback.

    • Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for a second evaluation.

  5. Final Decision and Production
    Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, layout formatting, and final publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback

  • Evaluate the manuscript’s scientific soundness, originality, and clarity

  • Identify any ethical concerns, including plagiarism or data fabrication

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process

  • Declare any conflict of interest and decline review if necessary

Review Timeline

The typical review process takes 4 to 6 weeks from initial submission to final decision, depending on the complexity of revisions and reviewer availability.

For questions or concerns related to the peer review process, please contact the editorial team.