About the Journal
The International Journal for Computer and Emerging Technologies (IJCET), ISSN 2348-1943 (Online), is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by International Research Based Journals (IRBJ), India. It publishes original research articles, review articles and short communications in computer science, network security and IT infrastructure.
- ISSN: 2348-1943 (Online)
- Publisher: International Research Based Journals, 604, J.P. Nagar, Jalandhar City, Punjab 144002, India
- Frequency: Biannual (June and December)
- Language: English
- Review type: Double-blind peer review
- Article processing charge: ₹1,500 (Indian authors) or US$16 (overseas authors), charged only after acceptance
Aims and Scope
IJCET publishes work in computer science, network security and IT infrastructure only. Submissions outside these areas are returned without review. Main areas:
- Algorithms, software engineering and software testing
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science
- Data mining, big data and information retrieval
- Computer networks, wireless sensor networks, MANETs and VANETs
- Network and information security, cryptography and privacy
- Cloud, grid, edge and distributed computing
- IT infrastructure, IoT and system administration
- Databases and information systems
Editorial Team
| Role | Name | Area / Designation | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor-in-Chief | Dr. Devender Kumar | Computer Applications | Lovely Professional University, Punjab |
| Editorial Board | Dr. Sartaj Singh | Data Sciences and Analytics | Lovely Professional University, Punjab |
| Editorial Board | Dr. Kamlesh Kahar | Electronics and Telecommunication | SSGMCE, Shegaon, Maharashtra |
| Editorial Board | Dr. Md. Irfan Alam | Computer Science and IT | Jharkhand Rai University, Ranchi |
| Reviewer | Er. Sumit Mittu | Computer Science and Engineering | Lovely Professional University, Punjab |
| Reviewer | Er. Amanbir Kaur Chahal | Computer Science and Engineering | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
| Reviewer | Er. Ashish Mahajan | Computer Science and Engineering | Beant College of Engineering and Technology, Gurdaspur |
| Reviewer | Er. Harjinder Singh Gill | Computer Science and Engineering | Rayat Bahra Engineering College, Hoshiarpur |
Peer Review Process
- The editor screens each submission for scope, format and plagiarism within 7 days.
- Suitable papers are sent to at least two independent reviewers under double-blind review.
- Reviewers recommend accept, minor revision, major revision or reject.
- The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision. A first decision is usually given within 4–6 weeks.
- Accepted papers are copy-edited, assigned to an issue and published online.
Publication Frequency
Biannual (June and December).
Publication Ethics
The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
- Plagiarism: every manuscript is checked with similarity software before review; overall similarity above 10% leads to rejection or return for revision.
- Authorship: everyone listed must have contributed substantially and approved the final version.
- Conflicts of interest: authors, reviewers and editors must declare them.
- Data fabrication or falsification leads to rejection, or retraction if found after publication.
- Corrections and retractions are published openly and linked to the original article.
- Use of AI tools must be disclosed; AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
Article Processing Charges
There is no charge to submit or for review. After acceptance, authors pay ₹1,500 (Indian authors) or US$16 (overseas authors). Payment never affects the editorial decision.
Archiving
Articles are preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).
