To make sure that the work it publishes is of high quality and trustworthy, the Journal of Biological Science uses a structured peer review process. A careful review of each submission is done before a decision is made.

The first screening

The editorial team looks over all submitted manuscripts first. At this point, the paper is checked to make sure it is relevant, of good quality, and follows the journal's rules. If a manuscript doesn't meet these standards, it may be sent back without being looked at again.

Experts Look Over

Manuscripts that pass the initial check are sent to outside reviewers who have the right skills and knowledge. Reviewers look at the work and decide if:

• Quality and originality in science
• How clear the presentation is
• Validity of methodologies and outcomes
• Importance to the field
• What happened after the review

Result of the Review

The editorial team makes one of the following choices based on what the reviewers say:

• Accept as is
• Accept with a few changes
• Ask for big changes
• Refuse the Revision Process

Authors are asked to respond to reviewer comments and send in an updated version of the manuscript if changes are needed. If necessary, revised submissions may be sent for further review.

The Last Choice

After looking at the reviewer reports and the revised manuscript, the editorial team makes the final decision. Once a decision is made, the authors are told.

Confidentiality

The review process is done in secret. The names of the reviewers are not made public, and all submitted materials are kept private.

Timelines

The journal wants to finish the review process in a reasonable amount of time. Authors are kept up to date on how their submission is going.

Get in touch

Authors can get in touch with the editorial office through the information on the journal's website if they have questions about the review process.