Peer Review Statement
The Indian Journal of Nematology follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and validity of the research published in our journal. We believe that peer review is an essential component of scholarly publishing, which helps maintain the integrity and credibility of scientific research.
Submission:
Upon receiving a research paper submission, the editors will conduct an initial review to ensure that the submission adheres to the journal's guidelines and scope. Papers that meet the basic requirements will proceed to the next stage of the peer review process.
Double-blind Review:
The Indian Journal of Nematology employs a double-blind peer review system, where the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential. This process ensures unbiased evaluations and promotes the objective assessment of the research work.
Reviewers Selection:
Expert reviewers from the relevant field are selected from a panel constituted for the purpose by the EB, (experts from outside the panel may be selected based on the specific purpose) to assess the manuscript's scientific quality, originality, methodology, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise and experience, and they provide constructive feedback to the authors.
Reviewer Recommendations:
Reviewers will provide their recommendations to the editor, which may include one of the following:
Acceptance: The paper is suitable for publication with minor or no revisions.
Minor Revisions: The paper requires minor changes, which can be addressed by the authors.
Major Revisions: The paper requires significant revisions and further evaluation.
Rejection: The paper does not meet the journal's standards and cannot be accepted for publication. The paper may have serious technical flaws. The grounds for rejection are clearly communicated to the authors.
Author's Response and Revision:
Authors will receive feedback from the EiC. They are expected to address all the reviewer comments and make necessary revisions to improve the quality and clarity of their paper.
Final Decision:
The editors, based on the reviewer's recommendations and the revised manuscript, will make the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the paper.
Ethical Considerations:
The Indian Journal of Nematology strictly adheres to ethical guidelines for publication. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of academic misconduct are not tolerated and may result in the rejection or retraction of the paper.
Timelines:
We aim to provide timely and constructive feedback to authors and strictly follow the timeline as detailed below.
Step Days/Weeks to respond
- Acknowledgement on receipt of article Immediate (maximum one day)
- Preliminary vetting by editors One day
- Dispatch to reviewers Maximum Two days
- Reviewers’ report deadline Two weeks
- Reviewers report to authors for revision (if any) One week
- Final decision (Accept/Reject) One day
- Total period from receipt to decision One month (maximum)
