Peer Review Process

Introduction to Peer Review

What is Peer Review?

Peer review is a fundamental system used to evaluate the quality of manuscripts before publication. Independent researchers in the relevant field assess submitted manuscripts for originality, scientific validity, and significance. This process helps editors decide whether a manuscript should be published in the journal.

How Does It Work?

Submitted manuscripts are first assessed by the editorial team. Manuscripts that do not meet the required standards are returned to the authors, while those that qualify are sent to appropriate peer reviewers in the field. Our journal follows a double-anonymized (double-blinded) review system. This means that the reviewer does not know the identity of the author, and the author does not know the identity of the reviewer. This approach ensures impartiality and reduces bias, allowing the manuscript to be evaluated solely on its content and scientific merit.

In some cases, we may ask authors to recommend potential reviewers for their manuscript. However, these recommendations must include the reviewers' official email addresses, such as university or institutional emails, rather than general or public email domains. Additionally, the suggested reviewers should not be affiliated with the same institution as the author, and there must be no recent collaborations or shared publications between the author and the recommended reviewers in the past few years.

It is important to note that the editorial team is not obligated to use the suggested reviewers. Their recommendations are considered supplementary, as the manuscript is typically reviewed by 3 to 5 independent experts selected by the journal. These reviewers are chosen to ensure the highest level of objectivity and thorough evaluation.

Why Conduct Peer Review?

Peer review is an essential part of the scientific publishing process, ensuring the integrity and validity of research. Peer reviewers, who are experts in their fields, volunteer their time to enhance the quality of the manuscripts they review.