PMRP Journal of Research – Part A: Computational Engineering

Editorial Process

The editorial process of PMRP Journal of Research – Part A: Computational Engineering ensures that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly, transparently, and according to the highest academic and ethical standards.

1. Submission

• Authors submit manuscripts via the online submission system or by email to editor@pmrpjournals.com.
• All submissions must follow the journal template and APA citation style.

2. Initial Screening

• The Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor performs a preliminary check to ensure:
  • The manuscript fits within the Aim & Scope of the journal.
  • Compliance with formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • Plagiarism screening (using appropriate software).
• Manuscripts failing the initial screening are returned to authors for revision or rejected.

3. Peer Review (Double-Blind)

• Suitable manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers.
• The review is double-blind:
  • Authors’ identities are concealed from reviewers.
  • Reviewers’ identities are concealed from authors.
• Reviewers evaluate:
  • Originality and novelty of the work.
  • Technical quality and validity of results.
  • Clarity of presentation.
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope.

4. Editorial Decision

• Based on reviewer feedback, the editor may decide:
  • Accept without revision
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject
• Authors are notified of the decision along with reviewer comments.

5. Revision & Resubmission

• Authors must address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript within the given timeline.
• Revised manuscripts may be sent for a second round of review if necessary.

6. Final Acceptance

• Once the revised manuscript meets all editorial and technical requirements, the Editor-in-Chief issues a formal acceptance letter.

7. Production & Publication

• Accepted manuscripts are copyedited, typeset, and assigned a DOI.
• Articles are published online in the next scheduled issue or as Online First.

8. Post-Publication

• Published articles are indexed in the journal’s listed databases.
• Authors are encouraged to share and promote their work to increase visibility and citations.

Publication Ethics & Professional Standards

PMRP Journal of Research – Part A: Computational Engineering follows the COPE Core Practices and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to maintain the highest standards of integrity.

Human & Animal Research

• Research involving data from humans or animals must have prior approval from a recognized ethics committee, with details stated in the manuscript.
• Clinical trials must include registration details; human studies require informed consent.
• Animal research must follow relevant welfare guidelines.

Data & Originality

• All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Authors must present accurate methods and results, retain raw data, and make it available if requested.
• Duplicate publication, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or image manipulation is strictly prohibited.

Conflicts of Interest

• All potential conflicts must be disclosed at submission.
• Editors and reviewers must provide unbiased, confidential evaluations.

Misconduct & Sanctions

• Proven ethical breaches may result in rejection, retraction, sanctions, or reporting to relevant authorities.

The journal uses plagiarism detection software and reserves the right to act in accordance with COPE guidelines in all cases of suspected misconduct.