1. Initial Editorial Screening

• Each submitted manuscript is reviewed by the Editor to ensure its relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

• The Editor checks manuscript completeness, formatting compliance, and potential plagiarism.

• Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements will be returned to the authors or rejected.

2. Assignment of Reviewers

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to two or more reviewers using a double-blind review process, where reviewer and author identities remain anonymous.

• Reviewers are selected based on their expertise relevant to the manuscript topic.

3. Review Process

• Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, relevance, scientific contribution, methodological accuracy, data quality, and clarity of presentation.

• Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Accept with major revisions

  • Reject

• Reviewers also provide constructive comments for improving the manuscript.

4. Revision by Authors

• If revisions are required, authors must revise the manuscript according to reviewers’ comments.

• Authors must also submit a response to reviewer document addressing each comment.

5. Revision Assessment by Editor

• The Editor re-evaluates the revised manuscript to ensure all reviewer feedback has been addressed.

• If necessary, the manuscript may be sent back to reviewers for additional evaluation.

6. Final Decision

• The Editor makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations and the scientific quality of the manuscript.

• The decision may be acceptance, rejection, or a request for further revision.

7. Publication

• Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout formatting, and final publication in the scheduled journal issue.