PEER REVIEW

Step 1: editor’s assessment

1. Prior to the peer review process, the editors check the manuscript to ensure that it complies with the guidelines for authors (whether the paper conforms to the basic requirements of the journal, such as word count, clarity of language and format).

2. The quality of the article was not assessed

3. If a paper does not conform to the guidelines of the journal, it will be sent back to the author for revision.

4. If the article does not correspond to the aim and scope of the journal or if, after the second submission, it does not correspond to the guidelines, it will be rejected, and the author will be informed about this.

5. Only articles that correspond to the journal guidelines will be submitted for peer review.

Step 2: first peer review

1. The text submitted for publication will be reviewed by two reviewers. The reviewers are independent experts in the field. The reviewers check the validity, significance, and originality of the article.

2. In the peer review process, the reviewers examine whether:

2.1 the article corresponds to the profile of the journal;

2.2 the topic of the article is of interest;

2.3 author adds originality to the topic;

2.4 the writing style is scientific;

2.5 the arguments have a clear and logical structure;

2.6 the study design, and methodology are appropriate;

2.7 conclusions are reliable, meaningful and supported by research.

3. The reviewers send their reports to the editor and inform him of their decision.

4. The editor will consider all evaluations before making an overall decision. If the evaluations differ significantly, the editor may invite an additional reviewer to provide another opinion before making a decision.

5. After evaluation, the editor may decide one of the following:

5.1 Publication of the article and informing the author in advance via email (ACCEPTED);

5.2 The article will be returned to the author for correction of any editing problems (ACCEPTED WITH MINOR/MAJOR REVISIONS), in which case the evaluation reports will be shared with the author with any further guidance from the editor.

5.3 Rejection of the article if it does not successfully fulfill the above criteria (REJECTED).

Step 3: revision and resubmission

1. In case of “Accepted with revisions” (minor or major), the reviewer’s report will be sent to the author with any further guidance from the editor.

2. The authors will adjust their article based on the reviewers’ comments and will resubmit the revised article, meeting the deadline.

3. After resubmission, the manuscript will be checked by the editor assisted by the reviewers.

4. The manuscript will be submitted for the second round of peer review. The reviewers will assess how the authors have responded to their comments.

5. The paper may be rejected if the editor considers that the changes made are not appropriate.

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