Proofreading Policy

IJEISE requires all submitted manuscripts to be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. To ensure that the technical and scientific contributions are fully comprehensible to peer reviewers and the broader engineering community, the language must meet a professional academic standard. Manuscripts containing significant grammatical errors, structural issues, or pervasive typographical mistakes may be returned to the authors for linguistic improvement prior to entering the peer-review process, or they may be rejected outright if the poor language quality obscures the scientific meaning.

Authors, particularly those whose primary language is not English, are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts thoroughly proofread by a native English speaker or a professional academic editing service before submission. While utilizing a professional language editing service does not guarantee that a manuscript will be accepted for publication, it significantly enhances readability and ensures the research is evaluated strictly on its technical merit. Any fees associated with professional language polishing are the sole responsibility of the authors.

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, it will proceed to the production phase for formatting and typesetting. The corresponding author will subsequently receive a digital galley proof for a final review. At this stage, proofreading is strictly limited to identifying typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and minor data or layout inaccuracies. Major alterations to the text—including modifications to the scientific findings, changes to the authorship list, or extensive rewriting of paragraphs—are strictly prohibited during the galley proof stage.

Authors are expected to carefully review and return their corrected galley proofs within a designated timeframe, typically 48 to 72 hours. Failure to adhere to this deadline may result in the delayed publication of the manuscript or the publication of the uncorrected proof as is. Ultimately, the corresponding author assumes full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the final published version, bearing the duty to ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final proof prior to publication.