Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The Sinergi International Journal of Logistics implements a comprehensive evaluation process for all manuscript submissions, ensuring high standards of academic merit and innovation. Our review system employs a double-blind methodology, preserving anonymity between authors and reviewers throughout the assessment.

Our editorial team comprises logistics experts from diverse global backgrounds, offering a wide range of perspectives and insights. This international composition enhances the depth and breadth of manuscript evaluations, leading to well-rounded editorial decisions.

The review process consists of the following stages:

  1. Initial Manuscript Screening: The Editor-in-Chief will screen a submitted manuscript to ensure its conformity to the Sinergi International Journal of Logistics scope and basic submission requirements. The Editor-in-chief will assign an editor based on the articles’ scientific field
  2. In-Depth Peer Evaluation: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to a handling editor. This editor then:
    • Selects at least two experts in the relevant logistics field
    • Facilitates a double-blind peer review process
    • Ensures a thorough and unbiased assessment of the work
  3. Decision Based on Collective Expert Input: The journal requires a minimum of two expert reviews before proceeding with any decision. In cases of significant discrepancies between reviews, the handling editor may:
    • Engage a third reviewer for additional insights
    • Seek further clarification from existing reviewers

At this stage, several outcomes are possible:

  • Rejection of the manuscript
  • Request for minor revisions
  • Request for major revisions
  • Acceptance without changes
  • Recommendation for resubmission (if substantial content or language modifications are necessary)

Accepted manuscripts are returned to authors for formatting refinements. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final acceptance decision, considering:

  • Recommendations from the handling editor
  • Approval from the editorial board
  • Overall contribution to the field of logistics
  1. Internal Revision and Reassessment: Authors of manuscripts requiring revisions are given a three-week window to modify and reformat their work. The handling editor then:
    • Reassesses the revised manuscript
    • Determines if changes adequately address reviewers' comments and suggestions
    • May initiate additional revision cycles if necessary
  2. Final Publication Decision: In this concluding stage, the revised manuscript faces a binary outcome: acceptance or rejection. The decision hinges on:
    • The handling editor's assessment of improvements made
    • Alignment with the Sinergi International Journal of Logistics' quality benchmarks
    • Potential impact on the field of logistics

Manuscripts failing to incorporate necessary changes or falling short of the journal's rigorous standards will be rejected.

This multi-tiered review process ensures that the Sinergi International Journal of Logistics publishes only high-quality, original research, maintaining its position as a respected source in the logistics field. By combining expert knowledge, diverse perspectives, and rigorous evaluation, we strive to advance the understanding and practice of logistics on a global scale.