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Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Geospace Science (JGS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and publication quality. All manuscripts submitted to JGS undergo a rigorous, fair, and timely peer review process to ensure the scientific validity, originality, and relevance of the work.

1. Type of Peer Review

The Journal of Geospace Science follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process:

  • The identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept anonymous.

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.

This approach ensures unbiased evaluation based solely on the content and quality of the submission.

2. Review Process Overview

  1. Initial Screening (Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor)

    • Manuscript is checked for scope, formatting compliance, originality, and ethical standards.

    • Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) is used during this stage.

  2. Reviewer Assignment

    • Suitable reviewers are selected based on expertise, publication history, and availability.

    • A minimum of two reviewers are invited per manuscript.

  3. Review Period

    • Reviewers are typically given 2–3 weeks to complete their evaluations.

    • Extensions may be granted upon request.

  4. Reviewer Reports

    • Reviewers assess the manuscript’s originality, scientific soundness, methodology, data interpretation, and significance.

    • Constructive feedback and a recommendation (Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject) are submitted.

  5. Editorial Decision

    • The editorial team makes a decision based on reviewers' comments and overall assessment.

    • Final decisions are communicated to the authors along with anonymized reviewer feedback.

  6. Revision and Re-evaluation

    • Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers or additional experts for re-evaluation.

    • Acceptance is granted once all concerns have been satisfactorily addressed.

3. Reviewer Ethics and Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content.

  • Declare any conflict of interest.

  • Provide objective, detailed, and respectful evaluations.

  • Avoid personal criticism of the author(s).

4. Author Responsibilities

  • Respond to reviewer comments respectfully and clearly, indicating how concerns have been addressed.

  • Submit revised manuscripts within the specified time frame.

  • Ensure the manuscript is free from plagiarism and complies with ethical standards.

5. Editorial Independence

  • All editorial decisions are made without any influence from sponsors, institutions, or other external entities.

  • Editors and reviewers are selected based on merit and disciplinary relevance.

6. Appeals and Complaints

Authors who disagree with a review decision may appeal by contacting the editorial office with a detailed justification. All appeals will be carefully considered by the editorial board, and additional expert opinions may be sought.

7. Transparency

Upon publication, JGS provides:

  • Acknowledgement of reviewers (optional and only with consent).

  • Date of submission, revision, acceptance, and publication for every article.