Review model
Research manuscripts normally undergo independent peer review after editorial screening.
Double-blind review is used where appropriate and practicable.
Reviewer selection
- Relevant subject expertise
- No material conflict of interest
- Independent scholarly judgment
- Geographic and institutional diversity where practical
Editorial decisions
Possible decisions include reject, major revision, minor revision and accept.
Editors consider the reviews alongside their own scholarly assessment. Reviewer recommendations inform but do not mechanically determine the editorial decision.