Review Process Policy

REVIEW POLICY

The review process for ICISD'25 is designed to ensure that all submissions are rigorously evaluated by qualified experts in the field. Our goal is to maintain a high standard of academic integrity, transparency, and fairness. Below is an overview of the review process:

1. Submission and Initial Screening

Once a submission is received, it undergoes an initial screening for completeness and adherence to submission guidelines. Papers that do not meet the formatting or submission criteria will be rejected at this stage.

2. Peer Review

After passing the initial screening, submissions are assigned to multiple independent reviewers with expertise in the subject matter. Each paper is reviewed based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the conference theme
  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Clarity and quality of writing
  • Methodological rigor (for empirical work)
  • Appropriateness of references and citations

Reviewers will assess the paper's strengths and weaknesses and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

3. Double-Blind Review

To ensure fairness and objectivity, the review process is double-blind, meaning both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. This process helps eliminate any potential bias based on the authors' identities or affiliations.

4. Decision Process

After the reviews are completed, the program committee evaluates the feedback and makes the final decision on each submission. Possible decisions include:

  • Accepted: The paper is accepted for presentation at the conference.
  • Conditionally Accepted: The paper is accepted with revisions. Authors will be required to submit a revised version by a specified deadline.
  • Rejected: The paper does not meet the required standards for acceptance.

5. Feedback

All authors will receive feedback from the reviewers. Even for rejected papers, we strive to provide valuable comments that can help authors improve their work for future submissions.

6. Final Paper Submission

Authors of accepted papers will be asked to submit the final version of their work, incorporating any necessary revisions. Final submissions must be in the required format for publication in the conference proceedings.

7. Ethical Guidelines

We expect authors and reviewers to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty will lead to immediate rejection of the paper.