Peer Review Process
All papers submitted to the conference undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure high quality and integrity, according to the following steps:
1. Initial Screening: All abstracts and papers are checked for compliance with formal submission guidelines and relevance to the conference tracks.
2. Double-Blind Peer Review: Each initially accepted paper is sent to at least two qualified reviewers specializing in the same field. Reviewers do not know the identities of the authors, and authors do not know the identities of the reviewers, ensuring an objective evaluation.
3. Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess papers based on a set of precise scientific criteria, including:
- Originality and contribution of the paper to scientific knowledge.
- Soundness and appropriateness of the methodology.
- Accuracy of results and strength of analysis and conclusions.
- Adherence to scientific writing standards and language accuracy.
4. Review Decisions: Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Scientific Committee makes the final decision regarding the paper, which may be:
- Accept without revisions: If the paper meets all criteria.
- Accept with minor/major revisions: The paper is returned to the author(s) to make the required changes before final acceptance.
- Reject: If the paper does not meet the conference’s scientific standards.
5. Notification: The corresponding author is notified of the review decision via email, along with the reviewers’ detailed comments.
Paper Acceptance Criteria
To ensure the distinguished scientific quality of the conference, submitted papers are evaluated based on a set of precise criteria adopted by the Scientific Committee during the initial assessment and before peer review:
First: Scientific and Methodological Criteria
- Originality: The paper must present a new contribution to scientific knowledge and must not have been previously published or submitted to other conferences or journals.
- Methodology: Soundness of the methodology and its appropriateness for the research nature and objectives, with clarity in data collection and analysis tools.
- Accuracy of Results: Results must be based on proper data analysis, with conclusions logically supported.
- Scientific Documentation: Adherence to approved citation styles (e.g., APA or IEEE based on the conference field) and accuracy in references.
Second: Formal and Technical Criteria
- Relevance to Conference Tracks: The research topic must be directly related to one of the main conference tracks.
- Paper Structure: The paper should follow the standard scientific structure (Introduction, Problem Statement, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References).
- Language Accuracy: Linguistic precision and clarity of style, whether in Arabic or English, with correct use of scientific terminology.
- Page Limit: The paper should not be less than [……] pages and not exceed [……] pages (specify the appropriate limit for your conference).
Third: Scientific Ethics Criteria
- Citation and Integrity: Commitment to research ethics, avoiding plagiarism, and ensuring proper citation.
- Non-duplication: Ensuring the paper is not under consideration for publication elsewhere simultaneously.
Publication and Indexing
The conference is committed to granting accepted papers the highest standards of scientific recognition through the following:
First: Conference Proceedings
- All accepted and presented papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
- The proceedings will be assigned an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) to ensure official documentation.
Second: DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
- Each accepted paper will be assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) . This allows for permanent and reliable citation of the research and facilitates online access.
Third: Indexing and Distribution
- The conference proceedings will be made available on the official conference website.
Fourth: Publication Certificate
Each participating author will receive a Certificate of Acceptance and Publication signed by the conference chairs and the scientific committee.
