1. What type of journal is JCCN?
The Journal of Computer and Communication Networks is a peer-reviewed, Gold Open Access journal that publishes original research articles in computer science, communication systems, and related interdisciplinary areas. All published articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication.
2. Is there a submission or review fee?
No. The journal does not charge any submission or peer review fees.
3. Is there an Article Processing Charge (APC)?
Yes. The standard APC is USD 800 (exclusive of applicable taxes) and is charged only after acceptance.
However, all APCs are fully waived for manuscripts submitted on or before 31 December 2026, as publication costs are sponsored by Ansis Publications.
4. What is the journal’s publication model?
JCCN follows a continuous online publication model. Articles are published immediately after acceptance and final production, with volume and issue numbers assigned without authors needing to wait for issue compilation. Articles are archived annually for citation and indexing purposes.
5. What peer review process does the journal use?
The journal employs a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by independent experts selected for subject expertise and absence of conflicts of interest. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and reviewer recommendations.
6. Does the journal check for plagiarism?
Yes. All submissions are screened using Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate). Suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical practices are handled according to COPE guidelines.
7. What license is used for published articles?
Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
8. Who retains copyright?
Authors retain full copyright to their published work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article under the selected Creative Commons license.
9. Can authors deposit their articles in repositories?
Yes. Authors may deposit the published version of their article in institutional repositories, subject repositories, or personal websites, without embargo, in accordance with the journal’s Open Access and repository policies.
10. Does the journal allow the use of AI tools?
Limited use of Generative AI tools is permitted for language editing and proofreading only. AI tools must not be used to generate research content, data, analyses, or references. Any use of AI tools must be disclosed in the manuscript, in line with the journal’s AI policy and DOAJ transparency expectations.
11. How long does the review and publication process take?
Approximate timelines are:
12. Where can authors find submission guidelines?
Detailed Instructions for Authors, formatting templates, and policies are available on the journal’s official website under the Author Guidelines section.
13. How can authors contact the journal?
For editorial or submission-related enquiries, authors may contact: help@ansispublications.com