JINEA applies an Open Peer Review system as a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the quality of scientific publications. This process includes:

• Open Identity: reviewers’ names are disclosed to authors to encourage accountability and constructive communication.
• Publication of Reviews: review reports are published alongside the article to provide readers with insights into the scientific evaluation process.
• Author–Reviewer Interaction: open dialogue between authors and reviewers enables collaborative manuscript improvement.
• Reviewer Recognition: reviewers may choose to sign their reviews and receive acknowledgment for their contributions.
• Ethics and Objectivity: the entire process adheres to publication ethics standards, ensuring fairness, integrity, and freedom from conflicts of interest.
• Transparency in Editorial Decisions: authors receive editorial decisions along with clear reasoning.

Review Process Stages

• Technical Check: verification of compliance with submission guidelines and publication ethics.
• Initial Editorial Assessment: evaluation of substance and relevance to the journal’s scope.
• Editor Assignment: management of the review process.
• Reviewer Selection: evaluation of the manuscript’s quality and scientific contribution.
• Peer Review Process: reviewers provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Author Revision: revision of the manuscript based on reviewer feedback.
• Final Decision: based on reviewers’ recommendations and the author’s revisions, which may be:
  • Accepted without revision
  • Accepted with minor revisions
  • Accepted with major revisions
  • Resubmit (conditional rejection)
  • Rejected
• Publication: editing, formatting, and official online publication in open access format, allowing all articles to be freely accessed by the public and academic community.