Review Process

1. Peer Review Process:

• APJSA abides by a double-blind peer review process.
• The journal does not disclose the identity of the reviewer(s) to the author(s) and vice versa.

2. Manuscript Submission:

• Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

3. Initial Editorial Evaluation:

• The editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to assess the suitability of the manuscript for the journal.

4. Assignment of Reviewers:

• The editorial team assigns qualified reviewers to evaluate the manuscript.

5. Double-Blind Review:

• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript without knowing the identity of the authors.
• Authors are also unaware of the identity of the reviewers.

6. Peer Review Evaluation:

• Reviewers assess the manuscript based on scientific quality, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope.

7. Editorial Decision:

• Based on the reviewers' comments, the editorial team makes a decision to accept, reject, or request revisions to the manuscript.

8. Author Revisions:

• If revisions are requested, authors are given the opportunity to revise their manuscript based on the reviewers' comments.

9. Re-review (if necessary):

• Revised manuscripts may undergo further review by the original reviewers or additional reviewers.

10. Final Editorial Decision:

• The editorial team makes a final decision on the acceptance of the manuscript based on the revisions and reviewer feedback.

11. Publication:

• Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication in the journal.

12. Anonymity Preserved:

• Throughout the review process, the anonymity of both authors and reviewers is preserved.

13. Author Notification:

• Authors are notified of the editorial decision, including any revisions required for acceptance.

14. Ethical Considerations:

• The journal adheres to ethical standards and guidelines to ensure the integrity and validity of the review process.