peer review policy

1. Overview:

The peer review policy of Algora ensures the integrity, quality, and validity of all published content. The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other.

2. Review Process:

All submitted manuscripts are initially assessed by the editorial team to ensure they align with the journal's scope and meet basic quality standards.
Manuscripts that pass this initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, and significance of findings.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities:

Maintain confidentiality and avoid any conflict of interest.
Provide objective and constructive feedback within the specified timeframe.
Highlight any ethical concerns or potential instances of plagiarism.

4. Editorial Decision:

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.
Authors are informed of the decision along with reviewers' feedback. Revisions must be resubmitted within the stipulated deadline.

5. Timelines:

The journal aims to complete the review process within 4-6 weeks. However, the timeline may vary depending on the availability of reviewers and the complexity of the manuscript.

6. Appeals:

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing detailed justifications. Appeals are reviewed by the editorial board, whose decision is final.

7. Ethical Considerations:

Algora adheres to the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Any instances of misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication, result in the manuscript’s rejection and potential blacklisting of the author.