Peer Review Process

Journal of Research in Integrative Biology is dedicated to uphold high scientific standards by conducting thorough and unbiased peer-review process.

JRIB conducts its peer-review process on the basis of a double-blind policy, wherein anonymity of both the author and reviewer is maintained throughout the process.

Manuscripts are assessed by unbiased experts with relevant subject knowledge.

Review criteria include:

  • Originality of the research
  • Scientific significance
  • Methodological quality
  • Data reliability
  • Statistical validity
  • Ethical compliance
  • Quality of writing
  • Interpretation of findings
  • Relevance to the journal's scope
  • Overall contribution to biological sciences

The editorial team considers reviewer recommendations before making the final publication decision.

Possible editorial decisions

  • Accept without revision
  • Accept after minor revision
  • Reconsider after major revision
  • Reject

JRIB appreciates constructive peer review and asks its reviewers to be explicit and evidence-based when giving feedback to enhance the quality of authors’ articles.