Peer Review Process

Overview | First Screen | Review Form | Editor Check | Final Version

Peer Review Process Framework

Comprehensive workflow from initial screening to final publication.

Peer Review Process

After the article passes the plagiarism checking stage, and editor or editor section check, each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent referees who are within the subject area.

Peer review is a critical element of scholarly publication, and one of the major cornerstones of the scientific process. Peer Review serves two key functions:

  • Acts as a filter: Ensures research is properly verified before being published.
  • Improves the quality of the research: Rigorous review by other experts helps to hone key points and correct inadvertent errors.

First Screen

First Screen by Editor or Editorial Board: The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

  • [Yes/No] The manuscript is within the specialization of our journal orientation.
  • [Yes/No] The sobriety of manuscript language.
  • [Yes/No] Using updated and sober international references and not including more than one conference paper.
  • [Yes/No] The manuscript follows the structure of a scientific article.
  • [Yes/No] Did all references relate to the current work?
  • [Yes/No] Paper Novelty? (0 to 90 scale).

The Decision

  • Refer the manuscript to the reviewers with no comments.
  • Refer the manuscript to the reviewers and send your comments with reviewer comments.
  • Return the manuscript to the researchers for considering comments or grammar corrections.
  • Refused the manuscript (Sent for Editorial board meeting).

Review Form

Please select a number to indicate your level of agreement with the following questions. Select the lowest value (1 Star *) to indicate that you disagree entirely, or the highest value (5 Stars *****) to indicate that you agree completely.

  • The Manuscript is within the scope of journal.
  • The Manuscript title reflects the content and purpose of the research.
  • The abstract includes information important for understanding the content.
  • The introduction clearly defines the purpose and objective of the work.
  • A review of previous researches are good and up to date.
  • The methodology is clear and adequate.
  • The results and discussions are adequate.
  • The conclusions are based on and contribute to the discharge of treated problems.
  • The references reflect the topicality of the article, and are up to date.
  • The Manuscript is free of technical errors.
  • The figures and tables are clear & do clearly convey the intended message.
  • Rate the novelty of the information.

Recommendation Options: Accepted without modifications | Accepted with minor corrections | Accepted with major modifications | Rejected.

Final Check By Section Editor

Please answer with “Yes” or “No”. If your answer is No, insert your comments in the comments box.

  • The researchers modified the Manuscript considering all the required adjustments as requested by the editorial board.
  • The researchers modified the Manuscript considering all the required adjustments as requested by the reviewers.
  • Plagiarism ratio is less than 20%.
  • The Manuscript is printed according to the template.
  • Manuscript language is of high sobriety.

The Decision: Refer to researcher | Send to Editor-in-Chief for acceptance | Reject.

Upload Final Version & Publication

Instructions for Authors: Please upload the final version of your manuscript (MS-Word file) by clicking "add message".

  • You must re-write your article according to Author Guidelines.
  • The final version must include full details about authors (E-mail, affiliation, ORCID).
  • If you use the EndNote program, you must use APA style.

Receiving the Final Version Before Publication

The corresponding author receives a final copy of the manuscript in the discussion field within the production tab to make notes and modifications, if any. The author must know that the manuscript after its publication cannot be modified.

Note: If a modification is absolutely necessary post-publication, the author can submit an Erratum (a correction of a published text) and pay associated fees. An erratum may only be issued shortly after original text publication (not more than 1 week).