Peer Review Process

RESET 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.