Peer Review Policy

The journal employs a double-blind peer review process with three external reviewers.

Process

1. Initial screening — Editor checks scope, language quality, and formatting.
2. Assignment — Three independent subject-matter experts are assigned.
3. Review period — Reviewers have 3–4 weeks to submit evaluation.
4. Decision — One of four outcomes: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject.
5. Revision — Authors have 4 weeks to revise and respond.
6. Final decision — Editor makes final accept/reject decision after revision review.

Criteria

• Originality and significance of contribution
• Soundness of methodology and data
• Clarity, coherence, and quality of writing
• Accuracy and completeness of references
• Adherence to ethical standards