The article review process will consist of the following stages:
- Initial screening. Editors evaluate the compliance of the articles submitted for publication with the formal criteria of the journal.
- Suitability check. The editor-in-chief makes sure the articles fit the thematic focus of the review.
- Double-blind peer review: Manuscripts that pass the initial checks are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process. Each paper is sent to at least two independent external reviewers, appointed by the editorial board based on their expertise in the relevant subject area. The expected timeframe for completing the review is normally 4–6 weeks from the date of reviewer invitation.
- Decision and publication. Editors analyze the articles that received favorable reviews according to their thematic focus. Editors make the final recommendation regarding publication to the editor-in-chief who decides on the issue and section in which the article will be published.
Reviewer conflicts of interest
Before accepting an invitation to review, all reviewers must declare a possible conflict of interest (financial, professional, personal or a recent collaboration with the authors). If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer will be replaced by another specialist. Editors are responsible for avoiding such situations and ensuring an independent and objective evaluation of manuscripts.
Standard review form
All reviewers fill in a standardized form containing clear criteria. In addition to this form, reviewers can add free comments, but the final recommendations must fall into one of the following categories:Accept in present form / Accept with minor revisions / Reconsider after major revision / Reject.
Disagreements between reviewers
In situations where the reviewers’ reports differ significantly (e.g., one reviewer recommends acceptance and another rejection), the editor may request a third independent review. The final decision will be made by the Editor-in-Chief based on all available reports.
Grafic process review
