Peer Review Process
The journal employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality.
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Initial Screening: All submissions are first reviewed by the Editorial Board for scope appropriateness and adherence to formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria are rejected without review.
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Review Process: Manuscripts passing the initial screen are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers.
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Decision Categories:
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Accept: No changes required.
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Minor Revisions: Authors must address specific comments; no second full review is typically needed.
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Major Revisions: Significant changes required; the manuscript will likely undergo a second round of review.
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Reject: The manuscript is flawed or does not meet the journal's standards.
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Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
