Journal of Cybersecurity and Information Management
Journal of Cybersecurity and Information Management (JCIM) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research in cybersecurity, information management, and secure digital systems. The journal provides a scholarly platform for the publication of original research articles and review papers addressing the protection, management, and resilience of modern information infrastructures.
JCIM emphasizes innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to securing current and emerging information systems, including applications in smart cities, cloud computing, IoT, and data-driven environments. The journal encourages contributions that address both theoretical advancements and practical solutions for safeguarding digital assets and ensuring reliable information management.
All submissions undergo initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous peer-review process conducted by independent experts. Further details are available in the Peer Review Process.
Authors may submit manuscripts prepared in any standard academic format. Detailed preparation instructions are provided in the Author Guidelines.
JCIM is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and transparency. Authors must ensure compliance with the publisher’s policies as outlined in the Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
Submission of a manuscript implies agreement with the publisher’s copyright and licensing terms as described in the Copyright and Licensing Policy.
Journal Publication Timelines
7 days
Submission to
first decision
62 days
Submission to
decision after review
142 days
Submission to
acceptance
7 days
Acceptance to
online publication
151 days
Submission to
publication
Prof. Mohammad Hammoudeh
Saudi Aramco Cybersecurity Chair Professor, Department of Information and Computer Science, College of Computing and Mathematics, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Generative AI Policy
Authors are required to disclose the use of generative AI tools in the preparation of their manuscripts, where applicable, in accordance with the publisher’s ethical policies.
Author Fees and Charges
The journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of USD 500 per accepted article.
There are no submission fees, editorial processing fees, page charges, colour charges, withdrawal fees, or any other author charges from submission through publication.
The APC is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.