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1. INITIAL SUBMISSION AND SCREENING
Manuscripts must be original and not under simultaneous
consideration by any other journal.
The paper must strictly follow the Instructions to
Authors regarding format, length (typically not
exceeding 15 pages), and content structure (e.g.,
abstract, keywords, introduction, body, and references).
Submissions not properly formatted or containing
illegible figures, weak writing, or serious grammatical
errors may be desk-rejected (rejected without full peer
review).
2. PEER REVIEW
All
submitted manuscripts (including original articles,
technical notes, brief communications, and case studies)
are subjected to peer review.
At least two independent experts in the particular
field, who may be members of the Editorial Board or
qualified outside reviewers, conduct the review.
The commitment is to a high-quality peer review by an
experienced editorial team and panel of experts.
The reviewers’ identities are concealed from authors,
but reviewers know the authors’
identities (single-blind review system). The anonymity
encourages our reviewers to be constructive and critical
without personal concerns. Knowing the authors (and
their institutions) can sometimes help reviewers
contextualize the work, identify potential overlap with
previous publications, and evaluate the manuscript's fit
within a known research area.
Our reviewers are trusted to maintain confidentiality.
3. REVIEWER EVALUATION
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on factors such
as:
RELEVANCE AND SIGNIFICANCE to the journal's scope.
ORIGINALITY AND SCIENTIFIC VALUE.
READABILITY AND LANGUAGE QUALITY.
Our Regional collaborators who act as reviewers for
collected papers typically serve as local or
subject-area experts who contribute to the peer-review
process by evaluating submitted manuscripts. Their role
includes providing independent, unbiased, and
constructive feedback on the manuscripts within their
expertise. They help ensure the scientific validity,
clarity, relevance, and originality of the papers they
review.
Beyond reviewing, our Editorial Board members also
advise on journal policy, scope, and development, and
may help attract new authors and new submissions.
Regional collaborators usually volunteer their time and
expertise to evaluate manuscripts impartially, without
conflicts of interest, and with confidentiality. They
support the editorial process by helping editors
identify strengths and weaknesses in submissions,
suggesting improvements, and recommending acceptance,
revision, or rejection. This local or regional
involvement can enhance the quality and relevance of the
collected papers by incorporating diverse perspectives
aligned with regional contexts or scientific fields.
4. EDITORIAL DECISION
Based on the referees' reports and recommendations, the
Editor makes a decision. |
