AI and Developmental Insights in Education (AIDIE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity through a rigorous and transparent peer-review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo a comprehensive double-blind peer review, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and quality in the publication process.

Submission and Initial Screening

• Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial assessment to check the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s focus and scope, formatting guidelines, and originality.
• Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.
• Plagiarism checks are conducted using plagiarism detection software to ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards.

Assignment to Reviewers

• If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to two independent expert reviewers based on their expertise in the subject area.
• The double-blind review process ensures that the identities of both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to maintain impartiality.

Review Evaluation

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

• Originality and contribution to the field.
• Theoretical framework and literature review.
• Research methodology and analysis.
• Clarity, organization, and coherence.
• Ethical considerations in research.
• Practical and theoretical implications.

Reviewers provide constructive feedback, recommendations, and an overall assessment of whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept: The manuscript meets all criteria and is approved for publication.
• Minor Revisions: Authors are required to make minor improvements based on reviewer suggestions.
• Major Revisions: Significant revisions are required, and the manuscript will undergo another round of review.
• Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or falls outside its scope.

Revisions and Resubmission

• If revisions are required, authors are given a specified period to revise their manuscript and submit a revised version along with a point-by-point response to reviewers' comments.
• The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further assessment.

Final Decision and Proofreading

• Once the manuscript is accepted, it goes through final proofreading and formatting checks to ensure adherence to publication standards.
• The editorial team ensures all required metadata and citations are correctly formatted before publication.

Publication

• The final accepted version is published in the upcoming issue, and authors are notified accordingly.
• The article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through Crossref for permanent citation and accessibility.

The peer-review process typically follows the following timeline:

• Initial screening: 1-2 weeks
• Peer review process: 4-6 weeks
• Revision period (if required): 2-4 weeks
• Final acceptance and publication: 2 weeks after final approval

Overall, the entire review process takes approximately 8-12 weeks, depending on the complexity of revisions and reviewer availability.

AIDIE adheres to the highest ethical standards in peer review and follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure:

• Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
• Avoidance of conflicts of interest by ensuring impartial reviewer selection.
• Respect for intellectual property and the originality of submitted work.
• Timely and constructive feedback to support authors in improving their research.

• Academic qualifications and expertise in the subject area.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in reviewing scientific manuscripts.
• Ethical and unbiased approach to the review process.

If authors disagree with the review outcome, they may submit a formal appeal by providing a detailed rebuttal letter to the editorial office. Appeals will be evaluated by the editorial board, and a final decision will be communicated within a reasonable timeframe.

Researchers and academics with expertise in AI and educational psychology are encouraged to join our reviewer pool. If you are interested, please visit our Reviewer Guidelines page and submit your application.