Peer-Review Turnaround Time
Estimated Peer-Review Turnaround Time: 4 – 6 weeks
This estimate is based on the journal’s reviewer guidelines, which request that reviewers complete their evaluations within 14 days (2 weeks) of accepting a review invitation, and considering additional editorial processing time and potential assignment of multiple reviewers.
Breakdown (approximate):
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Reviewer completion time: ~14 days after accepting review invitation (per reviewer commitment)
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Editorial coordination & multiple reviewer reports: ~1–3 weeks
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Total first-decision turnaround: ~4–6 weeks
Note: The actual turnaround can vary depending on reviewer availability, the number of reviewers assigned, and any revisions required by authors.