Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted in accordance with COPE ethical guidelines. The journal employs a double-blind peer-review system, whereby submissions are evaluated by independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are required to adhere to COPE principles regarding confidentiality, objectivity, conflict of interest disclosure, and ethical conduct. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

If accepted, the paper is sent to production. If the article is rejected or sent back for either major or minor revision, the handling editor should include constructive comments from reviewers to help the author improve the article. At this point, reviewers should also be sent an email or letter letting them know the outcome of their review. If the paper was sent back for revision, the reviewers should expect to receive a new version, unless they have opted out of further participation. However, where only minor changes were requested, this follow-up review might be done by the handling editor.