Editorial and Peer Review Process

Initial Submission Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial office to assess their relevance to the journal’s scope, originality, and compliance with submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements or fall outside the scope of the journal may be rejected without external peer review.

Plagiarism and Ethical Compliance

All submissions are screened for plagiarism and ethical compliance. Manuscripts with significant similarity, duplication, or ethical concerns are rejected. Ethical approval for studies involving human or animal subjects, informed consent, and conflict of interest disclosures are verified at this stage.

Editorial Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate Associate Editor, who oversees the peer review process and ensures unbiased handling.

Peer Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on scientific validity, originality, methodological soundness, clarity, and relevance.

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor makes a decision to accept, request minor or major revisions, or reject the manuscript. Authors are required to respond to reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.

Revision and Re-evaluation

Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation if necessary. The editor ensures that all reviewer comments have been adequately addressed before making a final decision.

Final Acceptance and Production

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, formatting, and proof preparation. Authors are required to review and approve the final proofs before publication.

Publication

All accepted articles are published online as open access and are assigned a DOI, ensuring global accessibility and citation.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance. The editorial process is independent of financial considerations, including article processing charges.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Information related to submitted manuscripts is not disclosed to anyone outside the editorial and peer review process.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing justified reasons. All appeals and complaints are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines to ensure fairness and transparency.