IJMRAI adheres to rigorous peer review standards to ensure the publication of high-quality, impactful research. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of submissions, without bias toward the authors’ institutional affiliations, nationality, or geographic location.
IJMRAI employs a single-blind peer review system. Under this model, reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities and affiliations, while authors remain unaware of the reviewers’ identities. This structure allows reviewers to assess the manuscript in the context of the authors’ prior work, contributing to a more informed evaluation of novelty and contribution. At the same time, this system requires authors to maintain high standards of academic integrity and methodological rigor, as their identities are disclosed to the reviewers.
The peer review process is divided into two main stages:
1. Internal Review
Upon submission via the EDAS management system, all manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team. The first step involves evaluating the manuscript for textual similarity using the Docoloc software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% are automatically rejected. If the similarity is below this threshold, the Editorial Board evaluates the report to ensure ethical publishing practices have been upheld.
Following the similarity check, the submission is assessed for:
Submissions meeting these criteria are advanced to the external peer review phase.
2. External Review
Papers that pass internal review are forwarded to at least three independent reviewers with expertise in the manuscript’s subject area. Reviewers are given 30 days to evaluate the manuscript and are required to submit detailed reports, including scores, comments, and supporting evidence, via the EDAS system.
Reviewers are selected by the Editorial Board based on their academic credentials, peer review history, and subject expertise.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision, guided by reviewers’ recommendations and the scientific and technical soundness of the submission. Outcomes fall into the following categories:
If reviewers’ feedback is inconclusive or conflicting, additional experts may be consulted to ensure an impartial and accurate decision.
In cases where authors disagree with reviewers’ comments or editorial decisions, they may submit a formal appeal. Appeals must be sent via email to the Editor-in-Chief at editor.ijmrai@uobasrah.edu.iq and include:
Appeals are reviewed in consultation with the Editorial Board to ensure transparency and fairness in the decision-making process.
The Editorial Board plays an integral role in managing the peer review process, including:
Through these practices, IJMRAI is committed to maintaining an efficient, ethical, and high-quality peer review process that supports the advancement of scientific knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering.