After peer review has been completed, the author will have an opportunity to rate the review in terms of its completeness and helpfulness for revisions following our rubric. We encourage authors to be respectful and fair with their rating. This rating system is meant to help encourage and guide reviewers to improve feedback practices and to acknowledge the importance of critical and constructive reviews.
Reviewers who provide complete and constructive reviews will be given a certificate for their valuable contribution. Reviewers who successfully complete six reviews in a year will be considered for inclusion in a Research Network Editorial Board.
Your manuscript is sent to qualified peer reviewers for feedback. Once we have received two completed reviews, the reports and decision are released. You will receive one of the following decisions: Accepted (Minor Revisions), Accepted (Major Revisions), Rejected
You must revise your manuscript based on the peer reviewers’ feedback. This will be the Accepted Manuscript (AM) version. Your revisions should be tracked using the “Track Changes” function in Microsoft Word, and you must complete a Change Note detailing responses to the feedback given by the peer reviewers. Our Editorial teams will review your revisions.
Timelines vary based on reviewer availability and subject area. We appreciate your patience as we ensure thorough and constructive evaluation.
If your manuscript is accepted and revisions are requested, you will need to complete a Change Note. This document records the reviewer feedback and explains the revisions you made, or why certain suggestions were not followed. The template will be available under Documents on your Work page and should be uploaded with your revised manuscript by the stated deadline.
Follow the instructions on our Article Status Support Page. Inquiries about specific progress may delay the process.
We rely on authors to also act as reviewers. Reciprocal reviewing keeps the process efficient and community-driven.
Yes. After completing Phase 2 (Peer Review) and Phase 3 (Rights Agreement), an official acceptance certificate becomes available under Documents on your Works page.
You may request a second round of peer review. Approval for re-review is at the discretion of the editorial team and not guaranteed.