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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

The Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics welcomes original, high-quality research articles, review papers, and technical papers in the fields of engineering and informatics. To ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process, authors are requested to follow the guidelines outlined below.

Overview of Author Resources

  • Editorial Criteria and Processes: Guidance on submission procedures, peer review, and editorial decision-making to ensure transparency.
  • Formatting Guide: Specifications for manuscript layout, structure, figures and tables, citation style, and supplementary materials.
  • Manuscript Templates: A ready-to-use Word template to assist authors in meeting the journal’s formatting requirements.

Editorial Criteria and Processes

Before submitting to the journal, authors should familiarize themselves with the editorial policies and publication standards to increase the likelihood of acceptance.

Editorial Workflow

The editorial process consists of three stages:

  • At Submission
  • After Submission
  • After Acceptance

At Submission

Criteria for Publication

  • Originality: The work must present original research, analysis, or review and must not be published or under review elsewhere.
  • Scientific Significance: The manuscript should make a meaningful contribution to the field of engineering or informatics.

Publication Limitations

Each issue publishes a maximum of 12 articles. Submissions exceeding this limit may be scheduled for a subsequent issue.

Editorial Board

The journal’s editorial board consists of qualified scholars who ensure independent, fair, and timely peer review. Final publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations.

Submitting an Article

Authors must follow the DJEI Formatting Guide. All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system to ensure proper tracking and efficient processing.

After Submission

Initial Screening

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope
  • Compliance with formatting requirements
  • Adherence to ethical standards

Peer Review Process

All submissions to Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who are selected by the editorial team based on their expertise in the relevant subject area.

Reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process. Reviewers are required to declare any conflicts of interest prior to accepting a review assignment. Reviewers with potential conflicts are not assigned to the manuscript.

Based on reviewers’ reports, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final editorial decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection.

Authors typically receive an initial decision or status update within four weeks of submission. Reviewer comments are normally shared within one month, followed by an editorial decision.

Decision Outcomes

Decision Further Changes Required Back to Referees Additional Experiments Resubmission Possible
Accepted No No No —
Deferred Yes Yes Yes —
Rejected No No No Yes

Appeals

Authors may appeal a rejection by submitting a formal request with clear scientific justification.

After Acceptance

Accepted manuscripts undergo the following steps before publication:

Subediting

The editorial team edits the manuscript to improve clarity, coherence, and scientific accuracy.

Proofreading

Authors receive:

  • An edited manuscript for review
  • A final PDF proof for approval prior to publication

Publication Notification

Upon online publication, authors receive:

  • A direct link to the published article
  • A brief summary highlighting key findings

Selected articles may be promoted through journal announcements or features.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Ownership and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics a non-exclusive license to publish the article as the Version of Record.

All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, adaptation, and commercial reuse, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal as the source of publication.

Subsequent Distribution

Authors may enter into separate, additional non-exclusive agreements for the distribution of the published article (e.g., posting in institutional repositories, personal websites, or inclusion in books), provided that proper acknowledgment of the original publication in Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics is given.

Pre-publication Sharing

Authors are encouraged to share versions of their work (such as preprints) in institutional repositories or on personal websites before and during the submission process. This practice supports scholarly communication and may increase the visibility and impact of the published article.

Author Warranty

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The work does not infringe upon copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
  • All necessary permissions for third-party content (e.g., figures or data) have been obtained

Privacy Statement

At Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

1. Data Collection and Usage

We collect the following types of personal information through our journal platform:

  • User Registration Data: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliation, country, and role in the journal (e.g., author, reviewer).

  • Manuscript Submission Metadata: Author details, co-author information, manuscript title, abstract, and keywords.

  • Review Data: Review history, reviewer comments, and editorial decisions.

  • Website Analytics: Aggregate statistics such as IP addresses, browser types, and visited pages (for security and performance monitoring).

All data is used solely for academic and publishing purposes, such as:

  • Managing manuscript submissions and peer review

  • Communicating with authors and reviewers

  • Maintaining a scholarly record of published content

  • Improving journal functionality and security

2. Data Storage and Security

  • All data is stored securely on the servers of Duhok Polytechnic University or authorized hosting providers.

  • Access is restricted to authorized editorial and technical staff only.

  • Strong safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or data loss.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties except:

  • When required by law

  • For indexing purposes with scholarly databases (e.g., Crossref for DOI registration)

  • With trusted service providers for technical support (bound by confidentiality agreements)

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5. Rights of Users (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a user based in the EU/EEA or under similar data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your account or data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting the editorial office at:
[email protected]

6. Consent

By registering with this journal, submitting a manuscript, or agreeing to serve as a reviewer or editor, you consent to the use of your personal data as described in this statement.