Peer Review Process

Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)

Overview

The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST) follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review Process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and impactful scholarly research. The review process is designed to maintain fairness, objectivity, transparency, and academic integrity.

Step 1: Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the JSST Online Journal Management System.

The submission must comply with:

Author Guidelines
Formatting Requirements
Publication Ethics Policy
Plagiarism Policy

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening

The Editorial Office conducts a preliminary assessment to verify:

Scope alignment
Manuscript quality
Formatting compliance
Ethical compliance
Similarity screening

Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be returned to authors or rejected before peer review.

Step 3: Assignment to Handling Editor

The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor assigns the manuscript to an appropriate handling editor with expertise in the subject area.

Step 4: Reviewer Selection

At least two independent experts are invited to review the manuscript.

JSST follows a Double-Blind Review Model:

Authors remain anonymous to reviewers.
Reviewers remain anonymous to authors.

Step 5: Peer Review

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

Originality
Technical quality
Research methodology
Relevance to journal scope
Scientific contribution
Clarity of presentation
Ethical compliance
Contribution to sustainable development and smart technologies

Step 6: Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, one of the following decisions may be issued:

Accept

The manuscript is accepted for publication.

Minor Revision

Minor modifications are required.

Major Revision

Substantial revisions are required before reconsideration.

Reject

The manuscript is unsuitable for publication.

Step 7: Author Revision

Authors submit:

Revised manuscript
Response to reviewer comments

Step 8: Secondary Review (If Required)

Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation.

Step 9: Final Acceptance

Once all concerns are satisfactorily addressed, the manuscript receives final acceptance.

Authors are notified via email.

Step 10: Copyediting and Production

Accepted manuscripts undergo:

Language editing
Formatting
Metadata verification
DOI assignment
Proof generation

Step 11: Author Proof Approval

Authors review and approve the final proof version. Only minor corrections may be permitted at this stage.

Step 12: Publication

The final article is published online in the assigned issue and becomes immediately accessible to readers under the journal's Open Access Policy.

Workflow Summary

Manuscript Submission
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Initial Editorial Screening
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Editor Assignment
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Reviewer Selection
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Double-Blind Peer Review
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Editorial Decision
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Author Revision
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Re-Review (if required)
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Final Acceptance
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Copyediting & Production
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Author Proof Approval
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Online Publication

Estimated Review Timeline*

Stage	Duration
Initial Screening	3–7 Days
Reviewer Assignment	3–6 Days
Peer Review	2–4 Weeks
Revision	2–3 Weeks
Final Decision	1–2 Weeks
Production	1–2 Weeks

JSST aims to complete the peer review process within 3 to 7 weeks, depending on manuscript complexity and reviewer availability.

*Timeline is for reference only and quality of articles can't be compromised.

Commitment to Quality

JSST is committed to providing a fair, transparent, efficient, and timely peer review process while maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing and supporting research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).