Peer Review Process

Manuscripts will be sent to at least two reviewers for evaluation. The journal always attempts to minimize the potential for conflict of interest in the reviewing of manuscripts and, therefore, authors may request any individuals with possible conflict of interest not to be involved in the reviewing of their manuscript. Authors may provide the names and addresses of a few potential reviewers. The Editors and Associate Editors will be guided, but not necessarily bound by these suggestions. The reviewers make a scientific assessment and a recommendation to the editors. Reviewers remain unknown to authors. The Handling editor considers the manuscript and the reviewers’ comments before making a final decision either to accept, accept with revision or to reject a manuscript. Corresponding author will receive an email from the Editor or Associate Editor stating whether his manuscript has been accepted. Revised manuscripts will be considered as newly submitted papers if they are not resubmitted within 2 months with no justifiable reason. Handling of manuscripts is free of charge. Manuscripts will only be published in a formal issue after agreement by the author(s) to pay the costs of publication, including Color Charge. Reprints can be purchased, in batches of 50 copies, at cost prices.