Peer Review Process

Spectapro applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure the scientific integrity and quality of each article. All submitted manuscripts are reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant field. The review process includes the following 9 steps:

1. Submission of Manuscript
   Authors submit their manuscripts via the online system (OJS). To support accessibility, submissions are also temporarily accepted via email.

2. Initial Editorial Check
   The editor assesses the manuscript’s relevance to the journal's scope and compliance with author guidelines. Eligible manuscripts undergo a plagiarism check using Turnitin.

3. Evaluation by Editor-in-Chief
   The Editor-in-Chief reviews the manuscript’s originality, relevance, and contribution to the field. Manuscripts failing to meet the standard may be desk-rejected.

4. Reviewer Invitation
   The handling editor invites reviewers based on their expertise, interest match, and absence of conflicts of interest. The double-blind process ensures both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.

5. Reviewer Response
   Invited reviewers evaluate their ability, availability, and potential conflicts before accepting or declining. When declining, they may suggest alternative reviewers.

6. Review Process
   Reviewers read the manuscript critically and provide detailed feedback along with a recommendation: accept, revise (major/minor), or reject.

7. Evaluation of Reviews
   Editors consider all reviewer comments. If there is significant disagreement, an additional reviewer may be consulted.

8. Editorial Decision
   Authors receive a decision letter including anonymous reviewer comments. Reviewers are informed of the outcome as well.

9. Final Steps
   Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting. If revisions are required, authors must submit the revised version. In major revisions, the manuscript may be re-evaluated by the same reviewers. Once approved, the article is published online and made freely available as a downloadable PDF.