At Scitech Gorup Journals, we believe that the integrity of scholarly publishing rests on a transparent, fair, and rigorous peer review process. Peer review not only ensures the accuracy and quality of published research but also strengthens the credibility of scientific communication. Our peer review policy is designed to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence while promoting collaboration, constructive feedback, and ethical publishing practices.
Commitment to Quality and Transparency
Our review process is guided by principles of objectivity, confidentiality, and accountability. Manuscripts submitted to our journals undergo a structured evaluation to verify originality, significance, and scientific accuracy. We aim to provide authors with constructive comments that enhance the clarity and impact of their work, while also ensuring that readers can trust the integrity of the final publication.
Type of Peer Review
SciTech Group Journals primarily follows a double-blind peer review system, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other. This approach minimizes bias and promotes an impartial assessment of the manuscript based solely on academic merit.
Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are carefully chosen based on their expertise, research background, and professional reputation in the relevant field. We ensure that reviewers:
• Possess adequate subject knowledge and research experience.
• Have no conflict of interest with the authors or institutions involved.
• Are committed to providing timely, objective, and well-structured evaluations.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Our reviewers are expected to:
• Provide an unbiased and evidence-based assessment of the manuscript.
• Offer constructive suggestions to improve clarity, methodology, and presentation.
• Identify potential ethical issues, plagiarism, or data inaccuracies.
• Maintain confidentiality and not use unpublished work for personal advantage.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are required to:
• Ensure that submissions are original, free from plagiarism, and ethically conducted.
• Respond to reviewer comments with clarity, respect, and supporting evidence.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or ethical approvals.
Editorial Oversight
The editorial team at Scitech Group Journals plays a central role in the peer review process. Editors:
• Conduct an initial screening to check compliance with journal scope and ethical guidelines.
• Assign qualified reviewers and mediate between authors and reviewers when needed.
• Make final decisions based on reviewer feedback, manuscript quality, and editorial standards.
• Ensure timely communication throughout the review process.
Decision Outcomes After peer review, manuscripts may receive one of the following decisions:
• Accept as it is – when the manuscript meets all quality standards.
• Minor Revision – when minor improvements are required.
• Major Revision – when significant modifications are necessary.
• Reject – when the work does not meet journal standards or falls outside the scope.
Ethical Considerations
We strictly adhere to international publishing standards such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Our review process is designed to detect plagiarism, fabricated data, and unethical research practices. Any breach of integrity will result in withdrawal or rejection of the manuscript.
Continuous Improvement
Scitech Group Journals, continuously review and refine our peer review practices. We value feedback from authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure that our process remains efficient, transparent, and globally respected.