Publication Schedule

Publication Schedule and Frequency

INCODING: Journal of Informatics and Computer Science Engineering (Online ISSN: 2776-432X) is a biannual peer-reviewed scholarly journal published regularly twice a year by Mahesa Research Center.

1. Regular Publication Issues

Each annual volume consists of two (2) regular issues published according to the following schedule:

  • Issue 1 (April Edition):
    • Submission & Initial Screening Window: November – February
    • Peer Review & Author Revision Period: February – March
    • Copyediting, Layout & Online Publication: April
  • Issue 2 (October Edition):
    • Submission & Initial Screening Window: May – August
    • Peer Review & Author Revision Period: August – September
    • Copyediting, Layout & Online Publication: October

2. Continuous Online Submission

Manuscript submissions are open continuously throughout the year via the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) online submission platform (Online Submissions). Manuscripts submitted outside a specific issue's cut-off period or requiring extended peer review/revision cycles are automatically queued for consideration in the subsequent scheduled issue.

3. Processing Timeline

  • Initial Editorial & Similarity Screening: 7 – 21 days from submission.
  • Double-Anonymous Peer Review: 4 – 8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and subject complexity.
  • Author Revision Window: 2 – 4 weeks (minor/major revisions).
  • Final Decision & Production: 2 – 3 weeks prior to issue publication.