Review Model

 

The journal uses a double-blind peer review model. Under this model, the identity of the authors is concealed from reviewers, and the identity of reviewers is concealed from authors throughout the review process.

The double-blind approach is intended to reduce potential bias associated with institutional affiliation, academic reputation, geographic location, seniority, or other characteristics unrelated to the scientific quality of the manuscript.

Responsibilities Under the Double-Blind Model
  • Authors should avoid unnecessary information that directly identifies them within the manuscript.
  • Reviewers should not attempt to identify the authors of the manuscript.
  • Authors should not attempt to identify the reviewers assigned to their manuscript.
  • Reviewers must not disclose their review assignment to third parties.
  • Review reports must not contain information that intentionally reveals the reviewer's identity.
  • Editorial correspondence relating to the review must remain confidential.
Reviewer Independence

The double-blind model does not remove the requirement for reviewer independence. Reviewers must decline an assignment when a personal, professional, institutional, financial, collaborative, or other relationship could reasonably affect their objectivity.