Peer Review Process

Salima operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

1. Initial Screening: Submitted manuscripts are first assessed by the Chief Editor for suitability, adherence to the focus and scope, and compliance with the journal's guidelines. The manuscript is also screened for plagiarism.

2. External Review: Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field. The reviewers are unaware of the authors' identities, and the authors are unaware of the reviewers' identities.

3. Reviewer Feedback: Reviewers provide recommendations to the editor: Accept, Accept with Minor Revisions, Accept with Major Revisions, or Reject.

4. Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on the reviewers' recommendations.

5. Author Revision: Authors are required to revise their manuscript according to the feedback within the specified timeframe.

6. Final Acceptance: The revised manuscript is reviewed by the editor and, if necessary, re-sent to the reviewers before final acceptance for publication.