Peer Review Process

1. Anonymity: The double-blind review process ensures that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other. This approach mitigates bias and allows for an impartial evaluation based solely on the content and quality of the submission.

2. Initial Screening: Upon submission, each paper is initially screened by the editorial team for relevance, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines. Papers that do not meet the basic requirements are returned to authors with feedback for necessary revisions.

1. Selection of Reviewers: Each paper is assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their domain knowledge and experience to provide informed and constructive feedback.

2. Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess the submissions based on several criteria, including:

   • Relevance to the conference themes and sub-themes

   • Originality and innovation of the research

   • Clarity and coherence of presentation

   • Methodological rigor and soundness

   • Significance of contributions to the field

3. Feedback and Recommendations: Reviewers provide detailed feedback, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. They also make recommendations for acceptance, revision, or rejection of the paper.

1. Editorial Decision: The editorial team reviews the feedback and recommendations from the reviewers. A decision is made based on the collective input, and authors are notified of the outcome. Decisions include:

   • Acceptance with or without minor revisions

   • Major revisions required before reconsideration

   • Rejection with constructive feedback for future improvement

2. Revisions and Resubmission: Authors required to make revisions are given a timeframe to submit their revised papers. The revised submissions may undergo further review to ensure that all concerns have been adequately addressed.

1. Final Review: Once revisions are satisfactory, the final version of the paper is prepared for publication. The editorial team ensures all papers adhere to the publication’s format and quality standards before inclusion in the conference proceedings.