Each manuscript is initially assessed by the editorial team to determine whether it is appropriate for the journal's scope and meets the basic submission and scholarly requirements. Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment may proceed to external peer review.

Editors consider reviewer reports together with their own academic assessment of the manuscript. Reviewer recommendations provide important evidence for editorial decision-making but do not automatically determine the final decision.

An editor may request additional peer review when reviewer assessments substantially differ, when specialized expertise is required, or when significant methodological or ethical concerns require further evaluation.

Authors may be asked to revise a manuscript when the identified concerns can reasonably be addressed. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers or evaluated by other qualified reviewers.

Editorial decisions should be communicated clearly and professionally. Where appropriate, authors should receive sufficient explanation regarding the basis of the decision.

The final editorial decision remains the responsibility of the authorized editor and is made independently of commercial or personal considerations.