Peer Review Process

The CSIR Journal is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and integrity in its publication process. All submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough peer review process to ensure the validity and originality of the research. The peer review process is conducted by the editorial board, significantly supported by a wide range of additional reviewers.

The decision to accept or reject a manuscript is made by the editor-in-chief based on the recommendations of the reviewers. The peer review process is as follows:

  1. Initial Editorial and Plagiarism Check: Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated to determine whether it falls within the scope and aims of the Journal. It then undergoes mandatory plagiarism screening using professional similarity-detection software. 

  2. Assignment to Reviewers: The manuscript is then sent to two reviewers from our database for evaluation. The review period is one month.

  3. Reviewers' Evaluations: If both reviewers provide similar evaluations, the manuscript is either published, rejected, or returned to the authors for revision. The authors are given 10 days to make corrections.

  4. Disagreement Among Reviewers: If the two reviewers disagree, the manuscript is sent to a third reviewer for evaluation. This reviewer also has 30 days to complete the review, which naturally extends the decision period.

  5. Final Decision: After receiving the third review, the editor-in-chief makes a final decision within 3 days. If the decision is positive, the manuscript is forwarded for publication.

The entire peer review process is designed to be thorough, fair, and timely, ensuring that high-quality research is published. Each author must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission. By submitting the manuscript, the corresponding author confirms, on behalf of all co-authors, their agreement with the Journal’s copyright and licensing terms.

Accepted articles are usually published within 2 to 3 months after submission.

We appreciate the dedication and contributions of our reviewers, authors, and editorial board in upholding the standards of the CSIR Journal.