Peer Peview Process
Peer Review Process
- Initial Review: The Editorial Board evaluates the manuscript for scope, originality, data sufficiency, and format.
- Peer Review Assignment: If the manuscript meets requirements, at least two peer reviewers are assigned using a Blind or Double-Blind process.
- Decision Making: Post-review, the editor decides the manuscript's status. If revisions are needed, the manuscript is sent back to the authors.
- Final Decision: After revisions, the editor makes the final decision to request further revision, accept or reject the manuscript.
- Reviewer Rating: Peer reviewers are rated on substantial and technical aspects of their reviews.
Reviewer Recommendations and Conflicts of Interest
- Author Recommendations: Authors may suggest potential reviewers in their cover letter.
- Conflict Checks: Editors ensure no conflicts of interest before contacting suggested reviewers and request reviewers to declare any conflicts.
- Exclusions: Authors can exclude specific reviewers; the editorial team respects these requests if they do not compromise the review's objectivity.
Reviewer Assignment Criteria
- Expertise and Experience: Reviewers are chosen based on their relevant research and publication experience.
- Citations and h-Index: Reviewers' citation counts and h-index values are considered in the selection process.
