Peer Peview Process

Peer Review Process

1. Initial Review: The Editorial Board evaluates the manuscript for scope, originality, data sufficiency, and format.
2. Peer Review Assignment: If the manuscript meets requirements, at least two peer reviewers are assigned using a Blind or Double-Blind process.
3. Decision Making: Post-review, the editor decides the manuscript's status. If revisions are needed, the manuscript is sent back to the authors.
4. Final Decision: After revisions, the editor makes the final decision to request further revision, accept or reject the manuscript.
5. 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.