Peer Review Process

  1. Submission of Manuscript:
    • Authors submit their manuscript to the journal through an online submission system or via email.
    • The submission includes the manuscript, abstract, cover letter, and any additional materials required by the journal.
  2. Initial Editorial Review:
    • The journal's editorial office conducts an initial review to check for adherence to submission guidelines, plagiarism, and basic quality.
    • The manuscript is assessed for scope relevance, novelty, and overall quality.
  3. Assignment to Editor:
    • The manuscript is assigned to a handling editor or associate editor based on the subject area.
    • The editor assesses the manuscript’s relevance and suitability for the journal.
  4. Selection of Reviewers:
    • The handling editor selects potential peer reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's subject area.
    • Reviewers are typically chosen based on their qualifications, research background, and lack of conflicts of interest.
  5. Invitation to Review:
    • Reviewers are invited to evaluate the manuscript. They receive a request with the manuscript details and review guidelines.
    • Reviewers confirm their availability and willingness to review.
  6. Review Process:
    • Reviewers assess the manuscript based on various criteria including originality, significance, methodology, analysis, and clarity.
    • They provide constructive feedback, suggestions for improvement, and recommendations for the manuscript’s suitability for publication.
  7. Reviewer Feedback:
    • Reviewers submit their reports to the handling editor, typically within a specified timeframe.
    • The editor collects and collates the feedback from all reviewers.
  8. Editorial Decision:
    • Based on the reviewers’ comments, the handling editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript.
    • Possible decisions include: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
  9. Communication of Decision:
    • The editor communicates the decision to the authors along with the reviewers’ feedback.
    • If revisions are required, authors are provided with specific comments and suggestions for improvement.
  10. Revised Manuscript Submission:
    • Authors revise the manuscript based on the feedback received and resubmit it to the journal.
    • The revised manuscript may be re-evaluated by the same or new reviewers.
  11. Final Review:
    • The handling editor assesses the revised manuscript and reviewer comments to ensure that all concerns have been addressed.
    • A final decision is made regarding acceptance for publication.
  12. Publication:
    • Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes final editing, formatting, and proofreading.
    • The article is published in the journal, either in print or online.
  13. Post-Publication:
    • Authors and readers can engage with the published article, and any post-publication comments or discussions are managed by the journal.
  14. Quality Assurance:
    • The journal continuously monitors the quality of the peer review process and may conduct periodic reviews to ensure high standards.