Submissions

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, reviews, and technical papers in the fields of engineering and informatics. To ensure a smooth submission, review, and publication process, authors are advised to follow the guidelines below.

Overview of Author Resources

Editorial Criteria and Processes
Comprehensive guidance on submission procedures, peer review, and decision-making workflows to ensure editorial transparency.
Formatting Guide
Specifications for manuscript layout, structure, figures/tables, citation style, and supplementary material.
Manuscript Templates
Ready-to-use Word template to assist authors in meeting the journal’s formatting standards.

Editorial Criteria and Processes

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

Editorial Workflow

The editorial process is divided into three stages:

At Submission
After Submission
After Acceptance

At Submission

Criteria for Publication

Manuscripts must meet the following:

Originality: Must contain novel results or analysis and must not be published or under review elsewhere.
Scientific Significance: Should make a meaningful contribution to the field of engineering or informatics.

Publication Limitations

Each issue is limited to publishing a maximum of 30 articles. Submissions exceeding this quota may be deferred to subsequent issues.

Editorial Board

Our editorial board consists of qualified scholars who ensure independent, fair, and timely reviews. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief based on referee recommendations.

Submitting an Article

Authors are required to follow the DJEI Formatting Guide. Manuscripts must be submitted via the online submission system to ensure proper tracking and timely processing.

After Submission

Once a manuscript is submitted, the following steps occur:

Initial Screening

The editorial team checks for:

Scope alignment
Compliance with formatting and ethical guidelines

Peer Review Process

Each manuscript is assigned to at least two independent reviewers.
Authors receive a decision or status update typically within four weeks.
Reviewer comments are 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

If a manuscript is rejected, authors may appeal the decision with a formal request, citing scientific justifications.

After Acceptance

Accepted manuscripts undergo several final steps before publication:

Subediting

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

Proofreading

Authors receive:

An edited version for review
A final PDF proof for approval before publication

Publication Notification

Authors will be notified upon online publication and receive:

A direct link to their article
A summary highlighting key findings

The journal may also issue a news release or feature to promote notable contributions.

Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to Dasinya Journal for Engineering and Informatics, authors agree to the following terms:

Copyright Ownership and Licensing
Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant Dasinya Journal the right of first publication. The published work will be licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License, which permits others to share, adapt, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal as the source of publication.
Subsequent Distribution
Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the final published version of the article (e.g., posting it in an institutional repository, personal website, or including it in a book), with proper acknowledgment of its original publication in Dasinya Journal.
Pre-publication Sharing
Authors are encouraged to share versions of their work online (such as preprints in institutional repositories or on personal websites) before and during the submission process. This practice can lead to productive academic discussions and can enhance the visibility and citation impact of the published work.
Author Warranty
By submitting to Dasinya Journal, authors confirm that:
- The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
- The content does not infringe upon any existing copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
- All necessary permissions for any third-party content (e.g., figures, data) have been obtained and documented.

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)

4. Cookies

This journal site uses cookies to manage user sessions and improve user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

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.