About the Journal

 

The University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UofKEJ) applies a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality, scientific integrity, and editorial independence.

 

1.       Type of Peer Review

◦   Double-Blind Peer Review: The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.

◦   All identifying information is removed from manuscripts prior to review.

2.       Number of Reviewers

◦   Each submitted manuscript is evaluated by at least two (2) independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

◦   In cases of significant disagreement between reviewers, the manuscript may be sent to an additional reviewer for a final recommendation.

3.       Peer Review Process

3.1 Initial Editorial Screening The Editorial Board conducts a preliminary assessment to:

◦   Verify the manuscript s relevance to the scope and aims of the journal.

◦   Ensure compliance with the journal s formatting guidelines and IEEE referencing style.

◦   Check for plagiarism and ethical compliance using appropriate detection tools.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without external review.

3.2 External Peer Review

◦   Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to reviewers without author identification.

◦   Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

▪   Originality and novelty

▪   Scientific and technical significance

▪   Soundness of methodology and analysis

▪   Validity of results and conclusions

▪   Clarity of presentation, language, and references

3.3 Editorial Decision Based on reviewers reports, the Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor will make one of the following decisions:

◦   Accept without revision

◦   Accept with minor revisions

◦   Revise and resubmit (major revisions)

◦   Reject Authors receive the editorial decision along with anonymous reviewer comments.

4.       Review and Publication Timeline •

◦   Peer review duration: up to one month

◦   Publication after final acceptance: within three months

5.       5. Ethical Standards in Peer Review Reviewers are expected to:

◦   Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

◦   Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations

◦   Declare any potential conflicts of interest

◦   Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe

6.       Open Access Policy

◦   UofKEJ operates under a full Open Access policy.

◦   All published articles are freely accessible without subscription or paywalls.

◦   Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right to publish.

7.       Language of Review and Publication

◦   Manuscripts may be submitted and published in: English  and Arabic

8.       Peer Review Management System

◦   All submission, review, and editorial processes are managed through Open Journal Systems (OJS).

 

 

The University of Khartoum Engineering Journal (UofKEJ) operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and integrity. Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening for scope, originality, and compliance with ethical and technical requirements. Eligible manuscripts are then evaluated by three independent expert reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise, selected to ensure impartiality and the absence of conflicts of interest. Reviewers assess the scientific merit, originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution of the work and provide constructive, evidence-based recommendations. Based on the reviewers reports, the Handling Editor makes a recommendation, and the Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision. All submissions are treated as confidential, and the journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards throughout the review process.