Peer Review & Editorial Policy

The selected journal or conference defines its scope, eligibility, review model, reviewer requirements, and schedule. Check its published instructions and call for papers before submitting. These platform-wide principles do not establish one identical review process or turnaround time for every venue.

In single-blind review, reviewers may see author identities while authors do not see reviewer identities. In double-blind review, review files should exclude author identifiers and both parties’ identities are restricted according to the venue’s process. Open review can expose identities or review material only as stated by that venue. Public release of a paper does not itself authorize release of confidential reviews.

Editors or chairs can screen for scope, completeness, declarations, and submission requirements before external review. Reviewers are selected for expertise, availability, and eligibility. Participants must disclose conflicts; an invitation should be declined if independent assessment is not possible.

Reviews should be timely, evidence-based, constructive, and specific about strengths and limitations. Separate comments intended for authors from confidential editor-only concerns. Do not independently identify blinded authors, contact them about the review, or share files with unauthorized colleagues.

Authorized editors or chairs make decisions using the venue’s process. Formatting checks, reviewer matching, and other assistive outputs are advisory; a score or successful analysis is not an acceptance decision. Editorial outcomes may include rejection, revision requests, or acceptance, subject to the venue’s requirements.

Respond to each released reviewer or editor point, identify changes, and submit the required version and supporting response. Conference rebuttals and camera-ready uploads may have separate windows. Keep prior versions and decision references available; support correspondence does not automatically change a deadline.

For clarification of a venue’s review process, email media.brainfoundation@gmail.com.