All manuscripts submitted to SPARK: Systems, Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Research Knowledge undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific integrity of the published articles. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review.

Initial Editorial Screening

Each submitted manuscript is first evaluated by the Editorial Board to determine its suitability with the journal's focus and scope, manuscript format, language quality, and compliance with ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors or rejected before peer review.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before being sent for review. Only manuscripts that meet the journal's originality requirements proceed to the peer-review stage.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• Originality and novelty
• Scientific significance
• Methodological rigor
• Technical quality
• Clarity of presentation
• Validity of results and conclusions
• Relevance to the journal's scope

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor will make one of the following decisions:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to the reviewers' comments within the specified deadline.

Final Decision

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief after considering the reviewers' recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript. The Editor's decision is final.

Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, layout editing, and final publication according to the journal's publication schedule.