The submitted manuscript is first screened by the editor to ensure its relevance to the journal’s focus and scope and to check for major methodological flaws. Manuscripts that pass this stage are checked for plagiarism before being sent to reviewers.The submitted manuscript is first screened by the editor to ensure its relevance to the journal’s focus and scope and to check for major methodological flaws. Manuscripts that pass this stage are checked for plagiarism before being sent to reviewers.
This journal applies a double-blind peer review process. The manuscript is sent to reviewers without revealing the authors’ identities, and reviewers’ comments are delivered anonymously to the corresponding author for necessary revisions and responses.
The final decision on the revised manuscript is made in an editorial board meeting, based on reviewers’ recommendations. Possible decisions include: rejection, major revision, minor revision, or acceptance.