Peer-Review Policy

  1. General Information

Trakia Journal of Sciences follows strict peer-review principles to ensure the quality and reliability of published materials. All submitted articles undergo a review process by experts in the relevant field.

  1. Review Process

Blind Review: Trakia Journal of Sciences employs a review process in which authors do not know the identity of the reviewer, but reviewers are aware of the authors' identities. This helps maintain the objectivity of the evaluation.

Selection of Reviewers: Editors select reviewers based on their expertise and experience in the relevant field. We strive to engage reviewers who have up-to-date knowledge and can provide constructive feedback.

  1. Expectations from Reviewers

Objectivity: Reviewers are required to provide an objective and honest assessment of the manuscript, based on scientific evidence.

Confidentiality: All reviews are confidential. Reviewers must not disclose the content of the manuscript to third parties.

Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their evaluation.

  1. Review Outcomes

After the review process, the manuscript may be:

Accepted without changes

Accepted with minor changes

Accepted with major changes

Rejected

Editors will communicate the review outcomes to the authors, providing constructive feedback and comments from the reviewers.

  1. Resubmission Process

If the manuscript is accepted with changes, authors must make the necessary revisions and resubmit it. Editors may decide whether the manuscript should be sent out for additional review, depending on the nature of the changes made.

  1. Review Ethics

We are committed to high ethical standards and do not tolerate plagiarism or misconduct. Reviewers are expected to monitor these aspects in their evaluations.

  1. Responsibilities of the Editorial Team

The editorial team of Trakia Journal of Sciences is responsible for managing the review process and ensuring compliance with this policy. They will also address and resolve any disputes or ethical issues that may arise during the review process.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our peer-review policy, please contact us at: tjs@trakia-uni.bg

With this policy, Trakia Journal of Sciences aims to uphold high standards of quality and transparency in scientific publication.