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About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The Journal of Secure Computing & Intelligence (JSCI) is an open-access journal published by SecureAI Labs in Kigali, Rwanda. It publishes peer-reviewed original research and review articles on secure computing, cybersecurity and intelligent systems.
The journal is registered with an ISSN, every article receives a DOI, and articles are indexed in Google Scholar.
The scope of JSCI encompasses but is not limited to the following:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- Embedded Systems and Secure Hardware
- Data Security and Steganography
- Secure and Intelligent Computing Systems
Publication Fees
JSCI is fully open access. There is no article publishing charge until December 2026. [State whether this applies to submission date or acceptance date] If a fee is introduced later, it will be announced on this page in advance and will not apply to manuscripts already submitted.
Peer Review Process
All papers submitted to the journal are subject to peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Acceptance is granted when the reviewers’ recommendations are positive.
Initial screening: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates each paper to decide whether its topic and content suit the journal. Papers that do not meet the minimum criteria are returned to the authors within [2 to 3 weeks] of receipt.
Peer review: Papers that pass the initial screening are assigned to an editor, who selects referees based on their expertise. At least two referees evaluate the manuscript under a [single-blind / double-blind] process. Referees assess originality, novelty, clarity, completeness, significance, soundness of methodology and research contribution, and are expected to finish within [3 to 4 weeks].
Author revisions: Based on the referees’ comments, the Editor-in-Chief makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision or Reject. Authors are given [2 to 4 weeks] to submit a revision with a response to the reviewers.
Copy editing, layout and proofreading: Accepted manuscripts are copy-edited and typeset. Authors receive PDF page proofs for comment and approval, and a DOI is assigned at publication.
Changes after publication: Please check the final proofs carefully. Published articles can be corrected only through a Corrigendum or Erratum, linked to the original article.
Publication Frequency
[Add schedule, e.g. two issues per year, published by SecureAI Labs.] Accepted articles may appear online before the full issue is complete.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content, on the principle that making research freely available supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. JSCI allows authors to hold their copyright and retain publishing rights without restriction. Articles are published under [Creative Commons license, e.g. CC BY 4.0].
Anti-Plagiarism Policies
Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are not allowed. Authors must submit only manuscripts that are free from plagiarism. Manuscripts are checked with [similarity-checking tool] before publication, and JSCI follows [COPE] guidelines on publication ethics.
Reference Management
JSCI uses the [IEEE] citation style.
Research Consultancy Services
Beyond publishing, SecureAI Labs supports researchers from first idea to published paper. Our services include:
- Data analysis & visualization
- Research validation & result verification
- Thesis & dissertation support
- Journal publication guidance
Consultancy services have no influence on editorial decisions at JSCI.