Review Policy
Review Policy
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal for Security Management with Engineering Application (JSME) undergo a double-blind peer review process.
The review procedure includes the following stages:
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Initial Screening: Editors perform an initial evaluation of each submission to ensure it fits the journal’s scope and meets basic quality and formatting standards.
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Peer Review: Each paper is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant academic or professional expertise (PhD required).
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Anonymity: Reviewers do not have access to the authors’ identities, and authors do not know the reviewers’ identities.
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Evaluation Criteria: Reviews focus on originality, relevance, scientific contribution, clarity, and methodological accuracy.
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Decisions: Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial board decides whether the paper is accepted, revised, or rejected.
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Timelines: The average review cycle is up to 3 months.
– Minor revisions: 20 days
– Major revisions: 45 days -
Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on acceptance.
All reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, provide objective feedback, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
