Peer Review Process

Review Type

Samarra Journal of Engineering Science and Research employs a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the evaluation.

Number of Reviewers

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least three independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Process Overview

1. Initial Editorial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief reviews each submission to verify that the manuscript falls within the journal's scope and meets formatting requirements. Manuscripts not meeting basic criteria are immediately desk-rejected.

2. Plagiarism and AI Detection

All manuscripts passing initial screening undergo plagiarism and artificial intelligence content detection. Manuscripts with significant issues are rejected at this stage.

3. Peer Review

Manuscripts are sent to at least three independent expert reviewers who evaluate:

Reviewers recommend: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.

4. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, the editor decides to:

5. Revision and Re-review (if needed)

Authors must address all reviewer comments with a point-by-point response. Manuscripts with major revisions undergo additional review.

6. Final Decision

Once all concerns are addressed, manuscripts are accepted and move to production.

Timeline

The complete process typically takes 8 to 16 weeks from submission to final decision, though this varies depending on reviewer availability and revision requirements.

Decision Appeals

Authors may appeal rejection decisions by contacting the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected] within 30 days with detailed justification.

Tracking Manuscripts

Authors can track manuscript status through:

Ethical Standards

SJESR adheres to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. All manuscripts are treated as confidential during the review process.