TP-JDETS Editorial Structure
Editorial Board
Distinguished scholars and practitioners from 10 countries upholding rigorous peer review standards and international scientific excellence for Digital Engineering and Technical Sciences.
25
Members
10
Countries
3
Deputy Editors
DB
Double Blind
Editor-in-Chief
НТ
Prof. Dr. Eng. Nikolay Tontchev
Проф. д-р инж. Николай Тончев
Editor-in-Chief, TP-JDETS
Tontchev Press EOOD
Sofia, Bulgaria
editor@journal.tonchevpress.com
ORCID: 0000-0000-0000-0000
Research Interests: Digital Engineering, SCADA & Real-Time Control Systems, Gaussian Process Modelling, Bayesian Optimisation, Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor Process Control, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Digital Twins for Industrial Applications, Intellectual Property in Engineering.
Deputy Editors
Appointments in progress — board positions open for nominations.
[Name TBD]
[Institution], Bulgaria
Position open — nominations welcome from Bulgarian academic institutions.
[Name TBD]
[Institution], European Union
Position open — nominations welcome from EU research institutions.
[Name TBD]
[Institution], Ukraine
Position open — nominations welcome from Ukrainian academic institutions.
International Scientific Board
25 Members · 10 Countries
Our international board ensures diverse perspective, rigorous standards, and global relevance across all submissions.
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3
Bulgaria
3 members
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3
Ukraine
3 members
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2
Turkey
2 members
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2
Germany
2 members
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2
Spain
2 members
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2
China
2 members
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2
Poland
2 members
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2
Italy
2 members
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2
USA
2 members
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2
United Kingdom
2 members
Full names of international board members will be published upon formal appointment and consent for public listing.
Quality Assurance
Double-Blind Peer Review Process
1
Submission via OJS
Author submits manuscript through the Open Journal Systems platform. Desk check within 3 business days.
Author submits manuscript through the Open Journal Systems platform. Desk check within 3 business days.
2
Initial Editorial Check
Editor-in-Chief performs scope, format, and plagiarism check (iThenticate <15%). Out-of-scope manuscripts rejected at this stage.
Editor-in-Chief performs scope, format, and plagiarism check (iThenticate <15%). Out-of-scope manuscripts rejected at this stage.
3
Section Editor Assignment
EIC assigns manuscript to the most relevant Section Editor from the international board.
EIC assigns manuscript to the most relevant Section Editor from the international board.
4
Reviewer Selection (2–3)
Section Editor selects 2–3 independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Author identities are hidden from reviewers and vice versa.
Section Editor selects 2–3 independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Author identities are hidden from reviewers and vice versa.
5
Review Reports (21 days)
Reviewers submit detailed reports. Average time to first decision: 21 days from submission.
Reviewers submit detailed reports. Average time to first decision: 21 days from submission.
6
Decision & Revision
Possible decisions: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject. Revised manuscripts re-reviewed within 14 days.
Possible decisions: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject. Revised manuscripts re-reviewed within 14 days.
7
Final Acceptance
Upon final acceptance, authors receive proofs for verification. DOI assigned via Crossref.
Upon final acceptance, authors receive proofs for verification. DOI assigned via Crossref.
8
Online Publication
Published online on the OJS platform with CC-BY 4.0 licence. Average total time from submission to publication: 90 days.
Published online on the OJS platform with CC-BY 4.0 licence. Average total time from submission to publication: 90 days.
Join the TP-JDETS Editorial Board
Are you an established researcher in digital engineering or related disciplines? We welcome nominations for international board membership.
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