In a global first, Queen Arwa University Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific journal based in Yemen, has announced a revolution in the foundations of the peer-review process by officially adopting the advanced Artificial Intelligence model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, as its primary academic reviewer. This move not only places the journal at the forefront of global innovation but also offers a radical solution to one of the biggest challenges in academic publishing: time and quality.

This ambitious project was not born by chance but is the result of the vision and diligent efforts of Engineer Saddam Hussein Al-Slfi, the journal’s Publishing and Development Officer. Engineer Al-Slfi not only proposed the idea but also led the development and testing process, taking full responsibility before the editorial board to design and implement a methodology that ensures the AI performs at the level of an academic expert, in line with the highest standards of scientific integrity.

The “Methodology”: Deconstructing the AI Review Mechanism

The core of this innovation lies in the detailed “prompt model” designed by Engineer Al-Slfi, which transforms Gemini 2.5 Pro from a mere language model into a precise scientific reviewer. The process unfolds through carefully defined stages:

Phase One: Assigning the Role of “Specialized Academic Reviewer”

Before submitting the research paper, a clear command is given to the model: “I will send you a research article for you to review as a specialized academic…”. This command prepares the AI to adopt the reviewer’s persona, thereby elevating the level of critical analysis and adherence to academic protocol.

Phase Two: Analyzing the Title as a Gateway to the Research

The model is instructed to examine the research title against a matrix of precise criteria to ensure it is:

• Sound and Accurate: Reflects the research content accurately and is not duplicated.
• Clear and Concise: Adheres to the ideal length (10-20 words) for easy comprehension.
• Professional and Engaging: Arouses the reader’s interest while maintaining a professional tone.
• Rich with Keywords: Optimized for academic search engines (SEO).
• Free of Errors: A complete linguistic and grammatical review.

Phase Three: Evaluation via the Core Academic Criteria Matrix

Herein lies the true power of the system, where Gemini 2.5 Pro evaluates the research based on 13 core criteria, distributed across the main axes of scientific research, including evaluating the introduction, literature review, methodological rigor, depth of analysis, and the originality of the scientific contribution.

Phase Four: Qualitative Feedback and the Final Decision

After completing the analysis, the model is required to provide qualitative outputs that include detailed scientific feedback and a clear final decision from three crucial options: Accepted for publication, Accepted after modification, or Not accepted for publication.

Why Does This Represent a Quantum Leap?

Engineer Al-Slfi noted that “the results were unexpectedly satisfactory,” as the system demonstrated an ability to provide in-depth critical analysis comparable to human reviewers, while excelling in speed and comprehensive, systematic coverage of all research aspects without omission.

This Yemeni innovation offers direct solutions to global challenges, as it:

• Accelerates the scientific publishing process: It shortens months of waiting to days or even hours.
• Enhances objectivity and neutrality: It reduces the likelihood of personal or academic bias.
• Standardizes quality criteria: It ensures that all research undergoes the same level of rigorous, systematic scrutiny.