Peer Review Policy
The International Journal of Automation and Digital Transformation (IJADT) employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain high scholarly standards in research on automation, AI, robotics, digital transformation, and industrial innovation.
Review Type
- Double-blind peer review ensures anonymity for both authors and reviewers.
- Promotes unbiased evaluation of manuscripts aligned with IJADT’s focus on technological innovation, industrial applications, and interdisciplinary methods.
Review Selection
- Reviewers are global expertsin areas such as AI strategies, robotics, IoT, digital manufacturing, and industrial policy.
- No conflicts of interestallowed (e.g., co-authorship, institutional ties within 3 years).
- Authors may suggest 2–5 reviewers with justification or indicate exclusions; final selection is made by the editors.
Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts using a standardized assessment form covering:
- Originality: Novel contributions in automation, AI, robotics, or digital transformation.
- Scope Fit: Relevance to IJADT themes, including industrial digitization, smart manufacturing, and digital innovation policy.
- Methodology: Rigor in quantitative, qualitative, or computational methods; reproducibility; alignment with field standards.
- Results & Implications: Valid analyses with actionable insights for research, industry, or policy.
- Ethics & Standards: Compliance with COPE, AI disclosure policies, inclusive and transparent reporting.
Editorial Workflow
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Desk Review (48 hours) | Initial check for scope, completeness, plagiarism, anonymization |
| Peer Review | Minimum of 2 independent reviewers provide detailed feedback |
| Decision Categories | Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject |
| Revisions | Authors submit tracked changes and point-by-point responses |
Timelines
| Stage | Target Duration |
|---|---|
| Desk Review | 48 hours |
| Revisions to Decision | 2–4 weeks |
| Acceptance to Version of Record (VoR) | 4–8 weeks |
Ethical Standards
- COPE Core Practices enforced; misconduct investigated according to formal procedures.
- Reviewer confidentiality agreements required; no unauthorized sharing or AI submission of manuscripts.
- Appeals: Authors may appeal decisions within 30 days via editorialoffice@ijadt.org; independent review completed within 45 days.
This policy ensures that IJADT maintains transparent, ethical, and high-quality peer review while promoting global research excellence in automation and digital transformation.
Figures , Tables, and Illustrations
- Minimum resolution: 300 dpi
- Accepted formats: PNG, TIFF, SVG
- Figures should be editable where possible
- Authors must obtain permission for third-party copyrighted materials
Research Ethics
The journal adheres to international ethical publishing standards:
- COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
- Plagiarism screening prior to peer review
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Transparency in data reporting
AI and Generative Tools Policy
If AI tools (e.g., language models, coding assistants) are used during manuscript preparation:
- Authors must disclose their use
- AI cannot be listed as an author
- AI-generated data or results must not be used without proper verification
Open Access Policy
Diamond Open Access – No APC
The International Journal of Automation and Digital Transformation (IJADT) follows a Diamond Open Access model.
This means:
- No submission fees
- No article processing charges (APCs)
- No publication fees
All published articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication.
Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
Optional third-party services such as language editing, formatting, or dissemination support may be available but are not required and have no influence on editorial decisions or peer review outcomes.