Peer Review Policy

The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, whereby both the Authors and the Reviewers do not know each other. Peer review is fundamental to the scientific publication process and the dissemination of knowledge. Peer reviewers are experts chosen by the Editor-in-Chief to provide assessment of a written research manuscript, with the aim of improving the reporting of research and identifying the most appropriate and highest quality material for the journal.

The reviewers will make their decision regarding the manuscript based on the following possibilities:

Accept, with or without editorial revisions

Revision to manuscript before a final decision is reached

Resubmit for another round of review

Reject, and resubmit elsewhere

Decline submission

The full paper undergoes a double-blind peer-review by Reviewers, who revise the paper without bias, avoiding personal criticisms concerning the Authors, and properly motivating their judgments. They shall structure their observations in order to improve the clarity of the paper contents, and any potential criticisms has to be constructive.

The review process will normally take about 3-6 months.

Selection of peer-reviewers:

Reviewers are selected based on expertise, reputation, and specific recommendations.