Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts go through an initial editorial screening to check relevance to the journal's scope, completeness of required components, and similarity level, with a maximum allowed similarity of 25% excluding references.

Manuscripts that pass the initial stage are assigned to a Section Editor for further evaluation before being forwarded to reviewers.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts. Reviewers assess originality, methodology, data quality, analysis, contribution to the field, and overall structure. Recommendations: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

The Editor communicates review results to authors, who must submit a revised manuscript with a response document. Revised manuscripts requiring substantial changes may undergo re-review.

Once revisions are adequate, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and galley proof before publication. The journal publishes 3 times a year (March, July, November).