Peer Review Process
We use double-blind peer review — authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the process.
1
Initial Editorial Check
Within 3 days, editors review for scope, completeness, language quality, and ethics compliance.
2
Reviewer Assignment
Two or more independent experts from the relevant field are invited within 7 days of passing initial check.
3
Review Period
Reviewers evaluate methodology, results, significance, and presentation. Target: 4–6 weeks.
4
Editorial Decision
Editor-in-Chief synthesizes reviewer reports and makes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
5
Revision Response
Authors respond to each reviewer comment with a point-by-point rebuttal and revised manuscript.
6
Final Decision
Final accept or reject decision, typically within 2 weeks of revision submission.
Average Timelines
3
Days to initial decision
6
Weeks avg. review time
10
Weeks to final decision