Peer Review Policy
The Root Journals is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity through a rigorous and transparent peer review process. Our peer review system ensures that all published research meets our stringent quality criteria.
Review Process
1 Initial Assessment
Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to ensure they meet our scope, quality standards, and technical requirements before being sent for peer review.
2 Peer Review Selection
We carefully select 2-4 independent peer reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's subject area. Reviewers are chosen based on their qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest.
3 Double-Blind Review
We employ double-blind peer review, ensuring that neither reviewers nor authors are aware of each other's identities. This maintains objectivity and reduces bias.
4 Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief reviews peer feedback and makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject. Authors are provided with detailed reviewer comments.
5 Revision & Resubmission
For manuscripts requiring revisions, authors are given 30-60 days to revise and resubmit. Resubmitted manuscripts undergo another round of review to ensure all concerns are addressed.
6 Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting and proof review before being published online and assigned a DOI.
Types of Review
Double-Blind Review
The default review type where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other, ensuring maximum objectivity.
Open Review Option
Authors may opt for open peer review where reviewer identities are disclosed to the author upon publication.
Review Criteria
- ✓ Originality: Is the research novel and does it make a significant contribution?
- ✓ Methodology: Are the research methods sound and appropriately designed?
- ✓ Quality: Is the work of high scientific quality and rigor?
- ✓ Clarity: Is the manuscript well-written and clearly presented?
- ✓ Significance: Does the research have potential impact in the field?
- ✓ Ethics: Does the research comply with ethical standards and regulations?
Typical Review Timeline
Initial editorial assessment
Send to peer reviewers
Reviews received & decision made
Author revisions & resubmission
Final decision & publication
Transparent and Fair Review
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