The Journal of Intelligent Analog & Mixed-Signal Systems for Emerging Applications (JIAMSA) recognizes peer review as the cornerstone of scholarly communication and scientific advancement. The journal relies upon the expertise, integrity, and dedication of its reviewers to ensure the publication of rigorous, original, and impactful research that advances the frontiers of semiconductor engineering, intelligent electronics, and emerging technologies.
JIAMSA operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain concealed throughout the review procedure. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scientific merit, methodological rigor, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Role of Reviewers
Reviewers play a vital role in safeguarding the quality, credibility, and integrity of the scientific record. Through critical and constructive evaluation, reviewers contribute to improving the clarity, validity, and impact of submitted manuscripts while supporting authors in strengthening their work.
Reviewers are expected to conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and in a timely manner, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit and technical quality.
- Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based feedback.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all manuscript content.
- Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review invitation.
- Refrain from using unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.
- Complete reviews within the requested timeframe to facilitate efficient editorial processing.
Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or unable to provide a timely review should promptly notify the editorial office.
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers are encouraged to assess manuscripts according to the following criteria:
1. Scope and Relevance
- Does the manuscript fall within the aims and scope of JIAMSA?
- Does the work contribute meaningfully to analog and mixed-signal systems or emerging applications?
2. Originality and Novelty
- Does the study present original findings, methodologies, or technological innovations?
- Does the work significantly advance current knowledge in the field?
3. Scientific and Methodological Rigor
- Are the research design, experimental methods, simulations, and analyses scientifically sound?
- Are methodologies adequately described and reproducible?
- Are conclusions supported by the presented data and evidence?
4. Technical Quality
- Are circuit designs, architectures, or algorithms appropriately validated?
- Are performance metrics and benchmarking methods adequately reported?
- Are comparisons with existing literature appropriate and comprehensive?
5. Presentation and Clarity
- Is the manuscript clearly written and logically structured?
- Are figures, tables, and supplementary materials adequate and informative?
- Are references accurate, relevant, and up to date?
6. Significance and Impact
- Does the research demonstrate scientific, technological, or societal significance?
- Does the work have potential applications in healthcare electronics, IoT, AI hardware, secure infrastructure, sustainable technologies, or related domains?
Ethical Considerations
Reviewers should immediately inform the editorial office if they identify concerns regarding:
- Plagiarism or substantial textual overlap
- Duplicate or redundant publication
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Other forms of research misconduct
All ethical concerns are handled in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Reviewer Recommendations
Upon completion of the review, reviewers are invited to recommend one of the following editorial decisions:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
Reviewers are encouraged to provide detailed comments to both authors and editors to facilitate transparent and informed editorial decisions.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts under review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, reproduce, or distribute manuscript content without prior authorization from the editorial office.
All information obtained during peer review must be treated as privileged and confidential.
Recognition of Reviewers
JIAMSA acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its reviewers in maintaining the quality and integrity of the scholarly record. Through their expertise and commitment, reviewers play an essential role in advancing scientific excellence and fostering innovation in semiconductor engineering and intelligent electronic systems.
The journal remains committed to a fair, transparent, and rigorous peer-review process consistent with the highest international standards of scholarly publishing and publication ethics.