Peer Review Process
Scientific Journals “D-PRESS SERVICES” applies a rigorous, transparent, and objective peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research. The journal follows international best practices and aligns its peer review procedures with SCOPUS, COPE, and globally recognized academic publishing standards.
Type of Peer Review
The journal uses a double-blind peer review system, in which:
- The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers
- The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors
This approach ensures impartial evaluation and minimizes potential bias during the review process.
Stages of the Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo the following structured review stages:
- Initial Editorial Assessment
Upon submission, the manuscript is reviewed by the editorial office to ensure:
- Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
- Compliance with submission guidelines and formatting requirements
- Adequate academic quality and clarity of presentation
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage.
- Plagiarism and Ethical Screening
Manuscripts passing the initial assessment are screened using recognized plagiarism detection software.
- Acceptable similarity index: up to 15–20%, excluding references
- Ethical compliance, authorship accuracy, and conflict of interest disclosures are verified
Manuscripts failing ethical standards are rejected without external review.
- Reviewer Selection and Assignment
Each manuscript is assigned to:
- A subject-area editor
- At least two independent expert reviewers with relevant academic expertise
Reviewers are selected based on:
- Academic qualifications and publication record
- Subject relevance and methodological expertise
- Absence of conflicts of interest
- Peer Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts according to the following criteria:
- Originality and novelty of the research
- Scientific and methodological rigor
- Relevance and contribution to the field
- Clarity, structure, and academic language
- Validity of data, analysis, and conclusions
Reviewers provide detailed, constructive feedback and recommendations.
- Editorial Decision
Based on reviewers’ reports, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments to guide revisions.
- Revision and Re-Review
Authors are required to:
- Address all reviewer comments
- Submit a revised manuscript with a response to reviewers
Revised manuscripts may be:
- Accepted after editorial assessment
- Sent for additional peer review if necessary
- Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on publication, ensuring:
- Consistency with editorial standards
- Compliance with ethical and quality requirements
Review Timeframe
The journal strives to maintain an efficient review process:
- Initial editorial screening: 7–10 days
- Peer review process: 3–5 weeks
- Decision after revision: 1–2 weeks
Timeframes may vary depending on manuscript complexity.
Reviewer Ethics and Confidentiality
Reviewers are required to:
- Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents
- Provide unbiased and objective assessments
- Declare any conflicts of interest
- Refrain from using unpublished data for personal or professional advantage
Handling of Ethical Issues
If ethical concerns arise during peer review:
- The manuscript review is suspended
- The issue is investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines
- Appropriate actions, including rejection or retraction, are taken
Transparency and Quality Assurance
D-PRESS SERVICES regularly reviews and updates its peer review procedures to:
- Enhance transparency and efficiency
- Maintain consistency in editorial decisions
- Meet international indexing and quality assurance standards
The peer review process is a cornerstone of the journal’s commitment to academic excellence and scientific integrity.
