Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts submitted to American Digits: Journal of Computing and Digital Technologies undergo an initial editorial assessment before entering the peer review process.
Initial Editorial Assessment
Each submission is evaluated by the Managing Editor, Editorial Office, or another editor authorized by the Publisher, depending on the journal's editorial structure at the time of submission.
The initial assessment determines whether the manuscript:
- Falls within the journal's aims and scope.
- Meets the journal's minimum standards of academic quality.
- Complies with the journal's submission and ethical requirements.
- Demonstrates sufficient originality and scholarly merit.
Manuscripts that do not satisfy these requirements may be declined without external peer review.
Peer Review Process
Eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.
Normally, each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Additional reviewers may be invited whenever necessary.
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
- Originality
- Scientific and technical quality
- Methodological rigor
- Significance of the contribution
- Clarity of presentation
- Relevance to the journal's scope
Editorial Decision
Editorial decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or another editor authorized by the Publisher, taking into consideration the reviewers' recommendations and the overall scholarly quality of the manuscript.
Possible editorial decisions include:
- Accept
- Accept with Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions Required
- Reject
Reviewer recommendations are advisory in nature. The final publication decision rests with the editor responsible for handling the manuscript.
Review Administration
To support an efficient editorial workflow, reviewer invitations, review reports, revision requests, editorial correspondence, and publication-related communications may be managed through email or other publisher-approved communication channels. The use of such communication methods does not affect the confidentiality, integrity, or independence of the peer review process.
Confidentiality
Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts throughout the editorial and peer review process. Information contained in unpublished manuscripts must not be disclosed or used for personal advantage without appropriate authorization.
