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Reviewer Workflow

Reviewer Workflow

Step 1: Invitation to Review

Reviewers receive an invitation email containing manuscript title, abstract, and review deadline.

Step 2: Accept or Decline

Reviewer confirms availability and declares any conflict of interest before accepting.

Step 3: Manuscript Evaluation

Reviewer evaluates originality, methodology, relevance, ethics, and academic quality.

Step 4: Submit Review Report

Comments for authors and confidential comments for editor are submitted through the journal system.

Step 5: Editorial Decision

Editors evaluate reports and decide: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

Step 6: Revision Review (if needed)

Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for re-evaluation.

Standard Review Duration

  • Invitation Response: 2–3 days
  • Initial Review Completion: 7–14 days
  • Revision Review: 5–7 days
  • Final Editorial Decision: 3–5 days

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Declare conflicts of interest
  • Provide objective academic evaluation
  • Respect review deadlines