Peer Review Process

This journal follows a single blind peer-review workflow using its established online submission and review system.

Once a manuscript is submitted, it is initially checked by the journal’s editorial office to ensure the files are complete, the relevant metadata are in order, the language is of an appropriate standard, and the content does not include an unreasonable level of duplication from already published articles. At that point, the Editor-in-Chief performs an initial assessment of the quality of the article and that it fits the specified scope of the journal before inviting a number of potential reviewers with suitable expertise to provide peer-review reports. The Editor-in-Chief is entitled to reject any manuscript that is deemed to be unsuitable before reviewing. All manuscripts deemed to be of potential interest are ultimately assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers on the basis of their subject expertise. The identity of the reviewers invited and delivering peer-review reports are anonymous the authors at all stages.

Under the guidance of the reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the final decision on each manuscript regarding revision, acceptance or rejection of articles.