Editorial Policy

Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems (JAMRIS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publishing. Our editorial process is structured into seven key stages:

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through JAMRIS online submission system. Submissions should be in English and formatted according to the JAMRIS layout template, available in both Word and LaTeX formats. Both PDF and source files are required. For assistance, please contact the Executive Editor at office@jamris.org.

2. Preliminary Evaluation

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial screening to ensure alignment with the journal's scope and adherence to ethical standards. Submissions that are out of scope or exhibit plagiarism will be rejected without peer review. All manuscripts are subjected to anti-plagiarism checks.

3. Peer Review Process

JAMRIS employs a double-blind peer review process, maintaining the anonymity of both authors and reviewers to ensure impartiality. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodology, and contribution to the field. Authors receive feedback and may be asked to revise their manuscripts accordingly. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers' recommendations.

4. Article Processing Charge (APC)

Starting June 1, 2025, JAMRIS applies an APC of €200 to each article that has received two positive peer reviews and has been accepted for further processing. Payment must be made to the publisher’s account; otherwise, the article will not proceed to publication. The Article Processing Charge covers the costs of publishing, online hosting, and long-term archiving of articles published in JAMRIS. All authors are subject to the same APC, and no waivers or refunds are provided. For details, see our APC Policy.

5. Finalization and Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting stage, where language and formatting are refined. JAMRIS provides linguistic editing for all accepted articles to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality of English. Authors will receive proofs for final approval. Authors are responsible for verifying corrections and approving the final version. Upon confirmation, the article is published online and in print. Authors are required to sign a license agreement governing the use and distribution of their work.

6. Ethical Policy

JAMRIS is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Manuscripts must represent original work, free from plagiarism, and with appropriate attribution of sources. All conflicts of interest must be disclosed. The journal follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). For comprehensive guidance, we encourage stakeholders to review the COPE Core Practices.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their articles published in JAMRIS. The journal publishes articles under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors grant JAMRIS a non-exclusive license to publish their work and distribute it in all media.

This policy ensures a transparent, fair, and rigorous editorial process, fostering the dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of automation, mobile robotics, and intelligent systems.