All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, where authors do not know the reviewers, and reviewers do not know the authors. The review process takes at least four weeks and consists of several steps.
First, a manuscript is considered for review only if it has not been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
Second, the manuscript is assessed to determine whether it aligns with the Aims and Scope of the Journal.
Next, it is verified that the paper adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Once these preliminary checks are completed, the manuscript is assigned to an appropriate editor (referee) based on its subject matter. The editor (referee) carefully reviews the manuscript and provides an evaluation report, which includes comments, remarks, and recommendations such as “Accept Submission,” “Revisions Required,” “Resubmit for Review,” or “Reject Submission.”
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on the following criteria:
- Alignment of the article’s title with its content and relevance to the journal’s scope;
- Significance and relevance of the research topic;
- Review and analysis of related literature;
- Strength of the methodological framework;
- Depth of coverage in relation to the stated research objectives;
- Validity and reliability of conclusions;
- Adherence to scientific ethics, including proper citation of references, particularly works mentioned in the text;
- Original contribution to the field.
The editorial board communicates the review reports to the author(s) via email, either with a final decision or a request for revisions. The author(s) may accept or decline the revision request. Once the editor (referee) is satisfied with the final version, the editorial board may accept the manuscript for publication.