Editorial Policy

1)    Peer Review Process

CIJ follows a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers. The editorial board makes the final decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.

2)    Review Steps:

• Initial editorial screening
• Plagiarism check
• Assignment to two independent reviewers
• Reviewer recommendations
• Final editorial decision
• Average review time: 6–8 weeks

3)    Open Access Policy

CIJ is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to readers without subscription or access fees.

4)    Originality and Plagiarism

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with significant similarity or ethical concerns will be rejected.

5)    Article Types

The journal publishes:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Technical Notes

6)    Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence their work.

7)    Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.