Peer review is very important for the quality of the publication. This objective process is applied by almost all reputable scientific journals. Our reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and standards of Gephyra, and all submissions that have passed the preliminary evaluation are subject to peer review along the following lines. Reviewers carry out their evaluations through the online DergiPark system. For DergiPark reviewing processes, watch DergiPark's video "How can I submit my review as a reviewer?".
Firstly, the Editor(s) evaluate all submissions. Articles rejected at this stage are those that are insufficiently original, contain serious scientific flaws, are written in poor grammar, or are outside the scope and purpose of the journal. In some cases, minor corrections or suggestions are sent back to the author(s) by the editors and the author(s) are asked to revise the application file in line with these suggestions. In general, submissions that meet the minimum criteria and pass the preliminary evaluation are sent to at least two reviewers.
Gephyra uses double blind peer-review system. Both reviewer and author remain anonymous to each other throughout the process.
Reviewers are matched with submissions in accordance with their field of expertise and our reviewer database is continuously updated.
Following the reviewers' evaluations and possible revisions, the final decision of the editor is communicated to the author together with the reviewers' evaluations.
If you are not already a reviewer for Gephyra and would like to become a reviewer, please click on the "Send Reviewer Request" link on the journal's homepage. The benefits of being a reviewer for Gephyra include the opportunity to read, see and evaluate the latest work in your field of expertise at an earlier stage and to contribute to the overall integrity of scientific research. You can also reference your contribution to Gephyra to various professional societies and organisations as part of your professional development requirements.