Journal Policy
The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Computing and Information Technology Sciences publishes original articles and reviews in the English language.
Archiving Policy
The journal is committed to preserving digital content for the long term. All published articles are archived in the King Abdulaziz University database, ensuring their accessibility even in the event of the journal's discontinuation. This guarantees that valuable scholarly contributions remain available to researchers and readers worldwide.
Repository Policy
Authors are advised to refrain from posting manuscripts during pre-publishing in institutional repositories or websites before and during submission. However, they may post the PDF version of the publisher's final format without embargo after publication.
Open Access Policy
The journal is fully open-access and does not charge authors to publish. It provides unrestricted access to all accepted and published papers, making research information available to readers at no cost.
Business Model
The journal operates on a sustainable funding model supported by King Abdulaziz University. This funding ensures:
- No Fees for Authors: Manuscripts undergo submission, peer review, and publication processes without any financial cost to the authors, fostering inclusivity and accessibility.
- Open Access for Readers: All articles are freely accessible worldwide, enhancing visibility, citation opportunities, and the dissemination of knowledge.
- Operational Excellence: Funding covers all costs associated with editorial workflows, peer review management, publication processes, website hosting, and technical maintenance, ensuring high publishing standards.