Review Process

The review process typically involves several stages:

Initial Review

• Editorial Review: The editor-in-chief or associate editor reviews the manuscript for relevance, quality, and adherence to journal guidelines.
• Desk Reject: Manuscripts that do not meet standards or fall outside the journal's scope may be rejected without peer review.

Peer Review

• Peer Reviewer Selection: The editor selects reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's subject.
• Peer Review: Reviewers assess the manuscript’s scientific quality, validity, and relevance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Review Type: The journal uses an open peer review process.

Revision and Re-Review

• Author Revision: Authors revise the manuscript in response to reviewer feedback.
• Re-Review: The revised manuscript is re-evaluated by reviewers to confirm all concerns have been addressed.

Final Decision

• Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted for publication.
• Rejection: The manuscript is rejected if it does not meet the journal's standards.
• Minor Revisions: Authors are asked to make small changes before final acceptance.

Post-Acceptance

• Copyediting: The manuscript is edited for grammar, punctuation, and journal style.
• Proofreading: Authors check the proof for errors or omissions.
• Publication: The final version is published in the journal.

Additional Review Processes

• Statistical Review: Statistical experts examine the manuscript for methodological soundness.
• Methodological Review: Experts assess the quality of the research methods used.