Editorial Policy

Peer Review Policy

Peer-reviewed articles are central to the advancement of trustworthy and high-impact academic research. Kertas of Mathematical and Data Science (KMDS) upholds a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the integrity, originality, and scholarly contribution of every published work.

KMDS utilizes a single-blind peer review model: reviewers remain anonymous to the authors, while authors’ identities are visible to reviewers.

Initial Editorial Screening

Each manuscript undergoes a preliminary assessment by the Editor-in-Chief or designated Section Editors to evaluate:

Relevance to KMDS's scope and focus
Originality and novelty of the contribution
Adherence to submission guidelines and formatting requirements

Only manuscripts that meet these basic criteria are advanced for external peer review.

Peer Review Process

Each manuscript is typically reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their technical knowledge, research credentials, and familiarity with the manuscript’s subject matter.

Reviewers assess submissions based on the following criteria:

Originality: Contribution of new insights, theories, or methods
Significance: Relevance, depth, and impact on the field
Structure and Format: Adherence to KMDS formatting and structure
Relevance: Suitability for KMDS readership and scientific scope
Language Quality: Clarity, precision, and scholarly tone in English
Scientific Rigor: Validity of methodology and accuracy of interpretation

Review Outcomes

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewers' evaluations and recommendations. Editors with conflicts of interest (e.g., co-authorship, affiliation, or personal connection) recuse themselves from handling the manuscript.

Possible editorial decisions include:

Accept as is – Rare; no changes required
Accept with minor revisions – Minor improvements or clarifications
Accept after major revisions – Substantial revision needed in methodology, analysis, or structure
Revise and resubmit – Not accepted at present; may be reconsidered after significant reworking
Reject – Manuscript has major flaws or is outside the journal’s scope

Reviewer comments may be edited by the editorial team to maintain a professional tone or remove confidential content. Feedback intended for editors only is kept confidential and not shared with authors.

Editorial Discretion

Editors and Editorial Board members may serve as reviewers if they possess relevant expertise and no conflicts of interest exist.
The Editor-in-Chief may consult additional experts for clarification or further evaluation.
Final decisions are made with consideration to reviewer comments, author responses, and the manuscript’s overall contribution to the mathematical and data science fields.