Peer Review Process for Bibliotheca Publications
- Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their original research or review articles through the secure online submission system provided by Bibliotheca Publications, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Initial Editorial Review: Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial review to ensure the manuscript aligns with the journal’s guidelines and scope, meeting the basic criteria for consideration.
- Double-Blind Peer Review: Bibliotheca Publications employs a double-blind peer review process, where both the authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed to guarantee an unbiased evaluation.
- Assignment to Reviewers: The Editorial Board, in collaboration with subject matter experts, assigns the manuscript to at least three independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are chosen based on their knowledge, experience, and academic credentials.
- Peer Review Evaluation: Reviewers assess the manuscript on criteria such as originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and ethical standards, providing constructive feedback and recommendations.
- Reviewer Recommendations: Reviewers submit their recommendations to the Editorial Board, which considers these insights alongside the reviewers’ comments to make an informed decision on the manuscript’s acceptance, revision, or rejection.
- Editor’s Decision: The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor reviews the feedback from the reviewers and makes the final decision, which could include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection.
- Author Notification: Authors are promptly informed of the editorial decision, and in the case of revisions, they receive detailed feedback to address the reviewers’ comments and enhance the manuscript.
- Revision and Resubmission: If revisions are required, authors revise their manuscripts accordingly. The revised manuscripts undergo a subsequent review to ensure that all suggested changes have been adequately addressed.
- Final Approval: The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor grants final approval for publication after confirming that the manuscript meets the journal’s standards and that the reviewers’ recommendations have been satisfactorily addressed.
- Publication Timeline: Once approved, accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication. Bibliotheca Publications strives to publish accepted articles approximately seven weeks from the initial submission date.
- Editorial Board Oversight: The Editorial Board continuously monitors and evaluates the peer review process to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. Board members may also contribute to the review process as needed.
This rigorous and transparent peer review process ensures the quality and credibility of articles published by Bibliotheca Publications, giving authors confidence that their work undergoes thorough evaluation by field experts before publication.