Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The peer review process for iMechanica: Journal of Applied Mechanics and Vocational Training involves a series of evaluations to ensure the quality of submissions:
- The manuscript is first reviewed by an editor to ensure alignment with the journal’s focus, scope, and originality, using Turnitin to check for plagiarism.
- It undergoes a double-blind review by at least two anonymous reviewers, who evaluate the methodology, relevance, and contributions.
- Authors receive feedback for revisions.
- The editorial board makes a final decision based on reviewer feedback. The process typically takes 4 to 12 weeks.
Decision categories include:
- Reject: Manuscripts not suitable for publication will be rejected, and no resubmission is allowed.
- Resubmit for Review: If significant revisions are required, the manuscript can be resubmitted for a second review.
- Accept with Revisions: Conditional acceptance is provided, requiring either major or minor revisions, which will be reviewed by the editor before publication.
- Accept: The manuscript is accepted in its current form, with no further modifications necessary.
The journal aims to ensure rigorous academic quality while providing timely feedback to authors.
