Peer Review Process

Peer-Review Process

Genomica: Journal of General Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology 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 Genomica 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. The Editor-in-Chief will screen newly submitted manuscripts to ensure their conformity with the journal's focus and basic submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without further review.

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. In cases where conflicting opinions arise, additional reviewers may be assigned to provide a comprehensive evaluation.

Double-Blind Review
Genomica 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
Genomica strives to provide timely and efficient peer reviews. Reviewers are typically given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations. Authors will be informed of the estimated duration of the review process during initial submission or after 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. If revisions are requested, authors are expected to address all reviewers' comments thoroughly and resubmit the revised manuscript within the stipulated timeframe, typically three weeks. The handling editor will reassess the revised manuscript to ensure all feedback has been addressed. If revisions are deemed insufficient, the cycle may repeat until the manuscript meets the journal’s standards.

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 adherence to ethical standards before making a final decision.

Confidentiality
Genomica 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.

Transparency and Feedback
Authors are kept informed of their manuscript status throughout the review process. Detailed feedback is provided to help authors improve their work, ensuring a constructive and transparent process.

Review Process Improvement
Genomica continuously seeks to improve its review process. Regular evaluations are conducted to ensure efficiency and fairness. Feedback from authors and reviewers is invaluable in this endeavor, and the journal welcomes constructive suggestions to enhance the peer review system.

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