Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Phytopharmacology employs a double-blind peer review process, ensuring anonymity for both reviewers and authors throughout the evaluation. Each submission undergoes an initial review by an editor to assess adherence to editorial policies and minimum quality standards. If deemed suitable, the manuscript is forwarded to three reviewers, with all identifying information removed.

Reviewers' feedback to the editors remains confidential and is anonymized before being shared with the authors. The Editorial Board then considers the reviewers' comments to make a final decision on manuscript acceptability, communicating this decision along with referees' reports to the authors. Acceptance may be contingent upon satisfactory resolution of any significant revisions proposed.

Manuscripts are typically reviewed promptly, with an average review duration of 6-8 weeks from submission to decision. Upon acceptance, manuscripts are published online within 2-3 weeks. The peer review process adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), with additional guidance provided for reviewers.