Peer Review Policy
"Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis" (CANA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly quality and integrity. Peer review is an essential component of our publication process, ensuring the validity and excellence of the articles we publish. This Peer Review Policy outlines our peer review process and the principles we uphold.
Peer Review Process
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Initial Assessment: Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial assessment by the editorial team. This assessment includes checking for adherence to the journal's scope and formatting requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the minimum standards or fall outside the journal's scope may be returned to authors without peer review.
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Double-Blind Peer Review: CANA employs a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept confidential. This process helps ensure unbiased evaluations.
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Reviewer Selection: The editorial team selects qualified experts in the relevant field to review each manuscript. Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, experience, and impartiality.
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Peer Review Evaluation: Reviewers assess the manuscript's quality, originality, significance, methodology, and presentation. They provide constructive feedback and recommend acceptance, revisions, or rejection.
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Author Response and Revisions: Authors receive the reviewers' comments and are given the opportunity to respond and make revisions as needed. Revised manuscripts may undergo further review.
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Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback and the author's responses, the editor-in-chief and the editorial board make a publication decision, considering factors such as scientific merit and alignment with the journal's aims and scope.
Peer Review Criteria
Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:
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Originality: The novelty and uniqueness of the research contribution.
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Methodology: The appropriateness and rigor of the research methods.
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Significance: The relevance and importance of the research within the field.
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Clarity and Presentation: The clarity of writing, organization, and presentation of the manuscript.
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References: The accuracy and completeness of citations and references.
Ethical Considerations
Reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines, including confidentiality, objectivity, and disclosure of conflicts of interest. Any conflicts of interest or potential biases must be disclosed to the editorial office.
Reviewer Recognition
CANA values the contributions of its reviewers and recognizes their important role in maintaining the journal's quality. Reviewers are acknowledged for their efforts in the journal's published content.
Appeals and Disputes
Authors who disagree with the editorial decision may appeal the decision through a formal process outlined in our appeals policy.
CANA is committed to a fair, constructive, and timely peer review process that upholds the highest standards of academic publishing. We appreciate the dedication of our reviewers and their contribution to the advancement of research in the field of applied nonlinear analysis.