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Editorial Process

Peer Review Timeline

JBRES follows a structured and transparent peer review timeline designed to ensure timely editorial decisions without compromising academic rigor. Each stage—from initial screening to final decision—is carefully managed by subject-area editors and expert reviewers.

Review Process Submission Guide
Double-Blind Peer Review • Ethical Editorial Process • Fast & Transparent

Peer Review Process & Timeline

Peer review is the backbone of trusted science. At JBRES, each manuscript is evaluated by qualified subject experts to verify scientific merit, methodology, ethical compliance, and clarity of presentation. Our goal is to help authors improve their work and publish high-quality research with strong global visibility through Gold Open Access.

Submit Your Manuscript Peer Review Policy Author Guidelines
Confidential & fair: We follow a double-blind review approach where possible, and maintain reviewer confidentiality. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality and scope fit—not on author identity.

What Reviewers Evaluate

Scientific Soundness

Study design, methods, data interpretation, and validity of conclusions.

Novelty & Contribution

Originality, significance, and how the work advances the field.

Ethics & Compliance

Ethical approvals, patient consent (if applicable), and research integrity.

Clarity & Presentation

Structure, language, figures/tables, references, and overall readability.

Literature Context

Appropriate citations, background accuracy, and discussion depth.

Reproducibility

Sufficient detail for replication and transparent reporting of results.

Typical Review Timeline

Timelines can vary based on the subject area and reviewer availability. Below is the standard workflow most manuscripts follow. If revisions are returned quickly, publication can proceed faster.

1
Submission & Initial Editorial Screening (1–3 days)
Scope check, basic formatting review, ethical statements, and preliminary quality assessment.
Start
2
Reviewer Invitation & Assignment (up to 7 days)
Manuscript is assigned to suitable referees with a clear review deadline.
Editorial
3
Peer Review & Comments Compilation (7–21 days)
Reviewer reports are collected and compiled. When needed, additional reviewers may be contacted.
Review
4
First Decision & Author Revision (2 weeks – 1 month)
Authors receive comments and revise accordingly. Revision time depends on the complexity of changes.
Author
5
Re-Review (if required) (up to 2–4 weeks)
Revised manuscripts may return to original referees to verify responses and improvements.
Review
6
Final Decision & Acceptance
Based on reviewer feedback and editorial evaluation, a final decision is issued (Accept / Minor / Major / Reject).
Decision
7
Production, Proofs & Online Publication
Copyediting, layout, proof approval, DOI registration, and final publication with open access archiving.
Publish
Average review time: Typically within 21 days (may vary by discipline).
Fast publication: Prompt author revisions can speed up final publication.
Open access: Accepted articles are published with free global access for readers.

How We Support Authors

  • Clear decision categories: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject with actionable guidance.
  • Professional production: Formatting support, proof assistance, and structured article presentation.
  • Permanent DOI & archiving: Citation-ready publication with stable links for long-term access.
  • Communication: Editorial support team responds quickly to queries during review and production.

Ready to submit?

Submit your manuscript today and our editorial team will guide you through every step of the process.

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