Editorial Policies

The journal Computer Systems and Networks is a peer-reviewed open access journal publishing original research in the fields of computer systems, networks, information technologies, and related areas.

The editorial board ensures the quality of publications through independent peer review and adherence to principles of research integrity.

Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers.

The review process is carried out by experts in the relevant field. The average time from submission to the first decision is approximately 4 weeks.

Authors receive reviewers’ comments and are expected to revise their manuscripts within the specified timeframe.

Editorial Decisions

Decisions on publication are based on:

  • scientific merit;
  • relevance of the topic;
  • peer-review results.

All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism prior to publication.

Principles

The editorial board operates according to the principles of:

  • fairness and impartiality;
  • confidentiality;
  • transparency.

The journal follows international standards of publication ethics, including COPE guidelines.

Additional Policies

Detailed policies on publication ethics, retractions, and complaints are available in separate sections:

  • Publication Ethics
  • Retraction Policy
  • Complaint Procedure