International Journal of Renewable, Green, and Sustainable Energy (IJRGSE)
The International Journal of Renewable, Green, and Sustainable Energy (IJRGSE) is committed to maintaining high academic standards through a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review process. This policy outlines the procedures and principles governing the review of manuscripts submitted to the journal.
1. Type of Peer Review
IJRGSE follows a double-blind peer review process. In this system:
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The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers
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The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors
This approach ensures objectivity, fairness, and unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
2. Initial Editorial Assessment
Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial office to assess:
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Relevance to the journal’s scope
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Originality and academic quality
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Compliance with submission guidelines
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Plagiarism and ethical considerations
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external peer review.
3. Selection of Reviewers
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Manuscripts deemed suitable for review are evaluated by two or more independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area
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Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, publication record, and experience
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Authors may suggest potential reviewers; however, the final selection is at the discretion of the editor
4. Review Process
Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:
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Originality and significance of the research
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Methodological soundness and scientific rigor
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Clarity of presentation and organization
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Validity of results and conclusions
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Relevance to renewable, green, and sustainable energy research
Reviewers provide constructive comments and recommendations to help improve the quality of the manuscript.
5. Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
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Treat manuscripts as confidential documents
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Conduct reviews objectively and respectfully
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Declare any potential conflicts of interest
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Complete reviews within the specified timeframe
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Notify the editor if they suspect plagiarism, data fabrication, or other ethical concerns
6. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor may make one of the following decisions:
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Accept the manuscript for publication
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Request minor or major revisions
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Reject the manuscript
The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the assigned handling editor.
7. Revision and Re-Review
Authors receiving revision requests must:
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Address all reviewer comments point by point
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Submit a revised manuscript within the stipulated time
Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.
8. Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing a detailed justification. Appeals are reviewed carefully, and additional reviewers may be consulted when appropriate. Complaints related to the peer review process are handled in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies.
9. Confidentiality
All manuscripts, reviewer reports, and related communications are treated as confidential. Information obtained during the peer review process must not be used for personal advantage.
10. Ethical Oversight
IJRGSE adheres to the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any suspected misconduct identified during peer review will be investigated thoroughly.
11. Transparency and Integrity
Open access publication does not influence the peer review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of the submitted work.