About Peer Review

About Peer Review – ESTEM Inc.

1. Purpose of Peer Review

Peer review is a fundamental component of scholarly publishing at ESTEM Inc. It ensures that published research meets high standards of quality, accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity. Through peer review, manuscripts are evaluated by independent subject experts before publication.

This process helps authors improve their work and provides readers with reliable and trustworthy scientific literature.

2. Our Peer Review Philosophy

ESTEM Inc. is committed to a fair, transparent, and unbiased peer-review process. Peer review is conducted independently of financial considerations and is based solely on academic merit.

All journals published by ESTEM Inc. follow clearly defined peer-review policies to maintain consistency, integrity, and scholarly credibility.

3. Peer Review Models

Depending on the journal, ESTEM Inc. may use one of the following peer-review models:

  • Single-blind peer review – Reviewers know the author’s identity, but authors do not know reviewers

  • Double-blind peer review – Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous

  • Open peer review – Identities may be disclosed, where applicable

The applied model is clearly stated on each individual journal website.

4. Peer Review Process Overview

The standard peer-review process includes:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening – Assessment of scope, originality, and basic compliance

  2. Reviewer Assignment – Selection of qualified, independent reviewers

  3. Expert Evaluation – Reviewers assess scientific rigor, relevance, and ethics

  4. Editorial Decision – Based on reviewer feedback and editorial judgment

  5. Revisions (if required) – Authors respond to reviewer comments

  6. Final Decision – Acceptance or rejection

5. Role of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute by:

  • Evaluating originality and academic contribution

  • Assessing methodology and data integrity

  • Providing constructive and objective feedback

  • Identifying ethical or technical concerns

Reviewer recommendations assist editors but do not determine final decisions.

6. Editorial Decision-Making

Final decisions regarding acceptance or rejection are made by the Editor-in-Chief or designated handling editor.
Decisions are based on:

  • Reviewer comments

  • Scientific merit

  • Relevance to the journal scope

  • Ethical compliance

Article Processing Charges (APCs) do not influence editorial decisions.

7. Confidentiality and Integrity

The peer-review process is strictly confidential:

  • Manuscripts are treated as privileged information

  • Reviewer identities are protected according to the review model

  • Unpublished content is not disclosed or misused

8. Ethical Standards

ESTEM Inc. follows international peer-review ethics consistent with guidance from the
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Suspected misconduct, plagiarism, or unethical behavior is investigated according to established ethical procedures.

9. Timeliness and Transparency

ESTEM Inc. strives to ensure:

  • Efficient peer-review timelines

  • Clear communication with authors

  • Transparent editorial decisions supported by reviewer feedback

10. Commitment to Quality

Through peer review, ESTEM Inc. safeguards the integrity of the scientific record and supports the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.

11. Contact Information

For peer-review-related questions:

Peer Review Office
ESTEM Inc.

📧 Email: peerreview@esteminc.com
🌐 Website: www.esteminc.com