Peer Review Policy
Publication Criteria and Peer Review Process at JOWACH
JoWaCH considers various types of articles, including Research Articles, Reviews, Letters, Short Communications, Reports & Case Studies, all subject to rigorous peer review. 'Original Research' submissions should adhere to technical standards outlined in the journal guidelines. Experiments, analyses, and statistical methods must be clearly explained, favoring simplicity in language. Content, regardless of category, should not be published elsewhere, except if presented as a conference abstract, which must be declared upon submission.
Peer Review Model:
We employ a double-blind peer review policy to maintain anonymity for both authors and reviewers. Authors must anonymize manuscripts, removing details that could reveal their identity. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed within the cover letter. Acknowledgments should be confined to the cover letter to preserve the double-blind peer review policy.
Timeliness:
To ensure timely publications, reviewers are expected to respond within assigned days for manuscript reviews. Any delays should be communicated promptly to the journal editor, allowing for alternative measures.
Review Process:
Staff editors conduct an initial review of submitted manuscripts. Papers meeting editorial criteria undergo formal review, while others may be rejected or sent back to authors for revision. Editorial decisions are based on reviewer feedback, leading to acceptance, further revision, or rejection.
Selecting Peer-Reviewers:
Reviewers play a crucial role, selected based on relevance, expertise, and reputation. JoWaCH follows a double-blind peer-review process, emphasizing confidentiality. Reviewers must provide expert opinions on the title, abstract, study design, methodology, statistical rigor of statistical analysis, and technical details.
Reviewer's Guidelines for JoWaCH
General Policies:
Refer to our comprehensive peer-review policy. For assistance with our online submission system, referees are encouraged to follow the link provided in the editor's email. For system-related queries, contact the Editorial Board.
Criteria for Publication:
Original Articles must reflect high-quality scientific research, adhering to technical standards outlined in the journal guidelines. Experiments and statistical analyses should meet these standards, providing clear and detailed explanations. Simple language and concise phrases are encouraged. Submissions, regardless of category, should be original and not published elsewhere. If presented as a conference abstract, declare it upon submission.
Review Process:
Editorial staff conducts an initial review, sending papers meeting criteria for formal review. Papers judged as of insufficient interest or inappropriate are promptly rejected or sent back for revision. Manuscripts of potential interest undergo review by two or three experts, guiding the editor's decision.
-Accept, with or without editorial revisions
-Accept, indicating further work for resubmission
-Reject, typically due to specialist interest, lack of novelty, insufficient conceptual advance, or major technical/interpretational problems
Updates to Accepted Manuscripts in JoWaCH
Once an article is accepted, and the final proofs receive approval, no modifications can be applied to the final version. If any changes are necessary, authors must submit an erratum. It is essential to meticulously review the paper to ensure accuracy before finalizing the acceptance process.
This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and consistency of published articles in JoWaCH. Authors are encouraged to thoroughly check their accepted manuscripts during the proofreading stage to prevent the need for post-acceptance corrections. Any necessary adjustments should be appropriately documented and submitted as errata.
Selecting Peer-Reviewers:
Reviewers are crucial in the peer-review process, selected based on expertise, relevance, and reputation. The editorial board, considering expertise and past experience, selects reviewers.
Duties of Reviewers:
- Contribution: Peer review aids editorial decisions and assists authors in manuscript improvement.
- Promptness: Referees feeling unqualified or unable to provide a prompt review should notify the editor, excusing themselves.
- Confidentiality: Maintain manuscript confidentiality, not discussing it with others without authorization.
- Standards of Objectivity: Conduct objective reviews without personal criticism, expressing views clearly with supporting arguments.
- Acknowledgment of Sources: Identify relevant uncited published work, citing any substantial similarity with personal knowledge.
Acknowledgment of Reviewers:
Reviewers names are not published anywhere due to confidentiality and privacy, however, they are acknowledge through reviewers certificates, send them through official email address jowach@thequantumnetworks.com. Monetary benefits are in plan, however, it will be soon implemented.
Become a Reviewer:
JoWaCH welcomes new peer reviewers. Register online to volunteer. Account creation with field-specific keywords aids database inclusion. Reviewer selection is at the editorial board's discretion.
