Editorial Team

The editorial board of a journal plays a pivotal role in maintaining its quality, integrity, and reputation. Their responsibilities are diverse, covering decision-making and content review. This board is responsible to manage the accountability for all aspects of the research work submitted to the journal.

Key responsibilities of the Editorial Board include:

  • Ensuring the quality and integrity of the journal
  • Manuscript review and decision-making
  • Shaping the journal’s vision and scope
  • Conflict and ethical issue resolution
  • Monitoring journal metrics and performance
  • Collaboration and communication

Editor-in-Chief

Name: Dr. Usman Ghani
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore
Country: Pakistan

Managing Editor

Name: Dr. Asif Raza
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Sajid Iqbal
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Information Systems, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Academic Editors

Name: Dr. Abid Iqbal
Qualification: PhD, Electrical Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Name: Dr. Adnan Abid
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Professor
Parent Organization: University of the Punjab, Lahore
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Adnan Mujahid
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Principal AI Architect
Affiliation: Histofy Ltd, UK
Country: United Kingdom

Name: Dr. Ali Haider
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Beijing University of Technology
Country: China

Name: Dr. Faisal Siddiqui
Qualification: PhD, Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Engineering, College of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Name: Dr. Fiza Zafar
Qualification: Post Doctorate, Applied Mathematics
Designation: Professor
Parent Organization: Centre for Advanced Studies in Pure & Applied Mathematics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Khadija Kanwal
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology, The Women University, Multan
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Mahmood Ashraf
Qualification: PhD, Information and Communication Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Cyber Security, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Muhammad Nasir Mumtaz Bhutta
Qualification: PhD, Network Security
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Computer Science and Information Technology, College of Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates

Name: Dr. Muhammad Sanaullah
Qualification: PhD, Computer and Systems Engineering
Designation: Associate Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Science, Air University, Multan Campus
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Muhammad Nabeel Asghar
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Associate Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Information Systems, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Name: Dr. Munam Ali Shah
Qualification: Post Doctorate, Computer Science
Designation: Associate Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Computer Networks, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Name: Dr. Sadia Aziz
Qualification: PhD, Computer Engineering
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Melbourne Institute of Technology
Country: Australia

Name: Dr. Shadan Khan Khattak
Qualification: PhD, Multimedia Communication
Designation: Head of Department
Parent Organization: Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales
Country: United Kingdom

Name: Dr. Tahir Abbas
Qualification: PhD, Computer Science
Designation: Assistant Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Communication and Cybersecurity, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
Country: Pakistan

Name: Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Rana
Qualification: PhD, Component-Based Software Development (Computer Science)
Designation: Associate Professor
Parent Organization: Department of Information Systems, King Faisal University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Supporting Staff

The supporting staff of a research journal is essential for ensuring smooth operations, maintaining quality, and facilitating the editorial workflow. These staff members work behind the scenes to manage day-to-day tasks and assist the editorial board. Below are the common roles and responsibilities of the supporting staff in a research journal:

1. Managing Editors

Members: Dr. Sajid Iqbal, Dr. Muhammad Asif Raza

The Managing Editor oversees the entire editorial process and acts as the primary contact point for authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Coordinate the manuscript submission, review, and production processes.
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure timely progress.
  • Manage the editorial software system (e.g., OJS).
  • Oversee deadlines for submissions, revisions, and issue releases.
  • Ensure adherence to journal policies and ethical guidelines.

2. Assistant / Editorial Coordinator

Member: Dr. Muhammad Nabeel

This role supports the Managing Editor and handles administrative tasks to maintain the journal’s workflow.

  • Handle correspondence with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Track the status of manuscripts throughout the editorial process.
  • Schedule and prepare for editorial board meetings.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports, including reviewer performance and submission statistics.

3. Production Editor

Member: Mehreen Tariq

The Production Editor manages the post-acceptance phase of the publication process, focusing on formatting and quality.

  • Oversee copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading of accepted manuscripts.
  • Ensure adherence to the journal’s style guide and formatting requirements.
  • Coordinate with typesetters, designers, and indexing services.
  • Manage issue scheduling and ensure timely publication.

4. Copyeditor

Member: Mehreen Tariq

  • Correct grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors.
  • Ensure consistency in formatting, style, and citation standards.
  • Highlight and query ambiguities or inconsistencies in manuscripts.

5. Proofreader

Member: Mehreen Tariq

  • Check for typographical errors and formatting inconsistencies.
  • Verify references, figure captions, and tables.
  • Ensure the final layout is error-free and ready for publication.

6. Technical Support Staff

Member: Hassan Khan

  • Maintain the manuscript submission and tracking system.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues for authors, reviewers, and editors.
  • Manage the journal website and ensure it is up-to-date.
  • Ensure proper integration with indexing databases.

7. Marketing and Outreach Team

Members: Dr. Sajid Iqbal, Dr. Asif Raza, Hassan Khan

  • Develop and execute strategies to promote the journal.
  • Manage social media accounts and outreach campaigns.
  • Organize webinars, workshops, and promotional events.
  • Liaise with indexing services and publishers to improve visibility.

8. Peer Review Coordinator

Member: Dr. Nabeel Asghar

  • Identify and invite qualified reviewers.
  • Monitor reviewer deadlines and send reminders.
  • Ensure reviewer feedback is clear and constructive.
  • Resolve reviewer-related issues and conflicts.

9. Data Manager / Archivist

Member: Hassan Khan

  • Maintain archives of published issues and submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with data management and privacy policies.
  • Prepare and manage metadata for indexing services.

10. Finance and Administrative Staff

This team handles the financial and logistical aspects of running the journal.

  • Manage the journal’s budget, subscriptions, and APCs.
  • Handle payments for reviewers, editors, and stakeholders.
  • Oversee contracts and agreements with vendors and service providers.