Peer-Review Workflow

• Author submits the manuscript.
• Initial editorial screening is conducted.
• Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent reviewers.
• Reviewers provide recommendations and comments.
• Editors make decisions based on reviewer reports.
• Authors revise and resubmit if required.
• Accepted manuscripts proceed to production and publication.

Double-Blind Peer Review

ISTP journals use a double-blind peer-review system, meaning authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process.

Review Timeline

The standard peer-review period is approximately four weeks, although in some cases the process may take up to two months.

The average time from manuscript submission to publication is approximately 90 days, depending on revisions and editorial processing.

Reviewing Criteria

• Originality and academic contribution
• Relevance to the journal scope
• Methodological and scientific soundness
• Quality of analysis and presentation
• Grammar, clarity, and scholarly writing style

Editorial Handling of Manuscripts

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine compliance with the journal’s aims, scope, formatting, and submission requirements.

Suitable manuscripts are then assigned to expert reviewers for independent evaluation.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Provide objective and constructive feedback.
• Declare conflicts of interest immediately.
• Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.
• Report plagiarism or ethical concerns to the editor.

Production Process After Acceptance

• Copy Editor: language, formatting, and references check.
• Layout Editor: prepares final publication files.
• Proof Editor: final quality verification before publication.

Reviewer Recommendations

• Accept without revision
• Accept after revision
• Resubmit for review
• Reject

Final Decision

The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief.