The Bulletin of Computer and Data Sciences (BCDS) operates a fast-track peer review system aimed at providing timely and rigorous evaluation of submissions while maintaining high editorial and scientific standards.
Initial Editorial Screening: Within 7–10 days of submission, the editorial office screens the manuscript for scope, basic quality, formatting, and ethical compliance.
Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial check are sent to at least two independent reviewers. The first round of peer review is typically completed within 8 to 12 weeks.
Decision Notification: Authors are usually informed of the editorial decision (accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject) within 9–13 weeks of submission.
Revised Submission and Final Decision: After authors submit a revised version, the final decision is generally communicated within 2–3 weeks, depending on the extent of revisions and reviewer availability.
Online Publication: Accepted papers are prepared and published online within 1–2 weeks after final acceptance.
Average review time: approximately 9–13 weeks from submission to first decision
Average publication time: approximately 10–16 weeks from submission to online publication
These time frames are indicative averages and may vary depending on reviewer response times, the complexity of the manuscript, and the number of revision rounds. The editorial team makes every reasonable effort to keep the process efficient while ensuring fair, thorough, and constructive peer review.
