Peer Review Process

The peer-review process of the Journal of Statistics is governed by the following principles:

1. Double-blind review: The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that the identities of the authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

2. Initial editorial screening: Each submitted manuscript is initially evaluated by a member of the editorial team. Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they fall outside the journal’s scope or do not meet the required standards of structure, academic quality, or written presentation. Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening are sent to two independent anonymous reviewers, at least one of whom will be affiliated with an institution outside the country.

3. Additional review: If the two reviewers provide conflicting recommendations, the manuscript may be sent to a third independent reviewer. The final decision will be made by the editorial team after considering all reviewers’ reports. If the third reviewer does not recommend publication, the manuscript may be rejected at the discretion of the editorial team.

4. Revision process: When reviewers recommend minor or major revisions, their comments will be forwarded to the authors. Authors who choose to revise their manuscript must address each comment carefully and submit a detailed point-by-point response explaining the changes made. Where a suggested change has not been incorporated, the authors must provide a clear and reasoned justification.