Peer Review Workflow
1
Author Submission
Author submits manuscript through our online submission system. The submission is checked for completeness and adherence to journal scope.
Day 0
2
Initial Editorial Check
Editor-in-Chief performs initial assessment for scope, originality, plagiarism, and basic quality standards.
3-5 days
3
Reviewer Assignment
Editor identifies and invites 2-3 qualified peer reviewers with relevant expertise and no conflicts of interest.
3-7 days
4
Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate methodology, results, significance, originality, and provide constructive feedback.
2-4 weeks
5
Editor Evaluation
Editor assesses reviewer comments, reconciles conflicting opinions, and makes preliminary decision.
1-2 weeks
6
Final Decision
Author receives decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Total: 4-6 weeks
Editor
Decision
Decision
Accept
Manuscript accepted for publication
~15%Minor/Major Revision
Author revises and resubmits
~65%Reject
Manuscript not suitable for publication
~20%Types of Peer Review
Single-Blind Review
Reviewer knows author identity, author does not know reviewer
Most CommonDouble-Blind Review
Both author and reviewer identities are concealed
AvailableOpen Review
Reviewer and author identities are publicly disclosed
AvailableReview Criteria
Originality
Novelty and significance of the research contribution
Methodology
Soundness and appropriateness of research methods
Results
Clarity, accuracy, and validity of findings
Discussion
Interpretation and contextualization of results
Clarity
Writing quality, organization, and presentation
References
Appropriateness and completeness of citations
Review Timeline
Initial Check
3-5 days
Reviewer Invitation
3-7 days
Peer Review
2-4 weeks
Editor Decision
1-2 weeks
Total to First Decision
4-6 weeks
Who's Involved in Peer Review?
Author
Submits original research, responds to reviewer comments, and revises manuscript
Editor
Manages review process, assigns reviewers, and makes final decision
Reviewer
Provides expert evaluation and constructive feedback