Peer Review Process

Peer-Review Process
Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations follows a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure the quality and credibility of the published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review type, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept anonymous during the review process.

Submission and Initial Evaluation

All manuscripts submitted to Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number for further processing.

  • A newly submitted manuscript will be screened by the Editor-in-Chief to ensure its conformity with JOSI's scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and sufficient academic quality. Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria will be promptly rejected, streamlining the review process.

Peer Review

Each eligible manuscript is then sent for review to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are carefully selected based on their expertise, experience, and prior contributions to the field.

  • Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to a handling editor, who sends them to at least two expert reviewers for a double-blind peer review. If significant discrepancies arise between reviewer reports, an additional reviewer may be invited for a third opinion.

Double-Blind Review

Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations  ensures a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. This helps maintain objectivity and fairness in the evaluation process, minimizing potential biases.

Review Criteria

Reviewers are requested to assess the submitted manuscripts based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance to the journal's scope, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement are encouraged to assist the authors in enhancing the quality of their work.

Review Duration

Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations  strives to provide timely and efficient peer review. Reviewers are typically given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations. Authors will be informed of the review process's estimated duration during the initial submission or after any significant revisions.

Decision and Revision

Upon completion of the peer review process, the editorial team considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Authors will receive a decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection.

  • Manuscripts requiring revisions will be returned to the submitting author, who will have up to three weeks to address reviewer comments. Authors must provide a point-by-point response to reviewer feedback and highlight changes made to the manuscript.
  • The handling editor will review the revised manuscript to determine whether the revisions sufficiently address the reviewers' comments. If revisions are deemed inadequate, the manuscript may be returned for further modifications, repeating the cycle as necessary.

Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board members. The editorial team carefully considers the reviewers' assessments, the originality of the work, the relevance to the journal's scope, and the adherence to ethical standards before making a final decision.

  • For manuscripts that have undergone significant revisions, the final decision will depend on whether the improvements meet JOSI's publication standards. If the required changes are not adequately addressed, the manuscript may be rejected.

Confidentiality

Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations maintains strict confidentiality of the peer review process. Reviewers are required to treat the manuscripts and their contents as confidential documents and should not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.

Review Process Improvement

Efficiens: Journal of Management Science and Operations continuously seeks to improve its review process. Authors and reviewers' feedback are invaluable in this endeavor. The journal welcomes constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the review process.

Contact

For any inquiries or questions related to the review process, please contact the editorial team at [email protected]