Peer review policy
Journal of Geographical Sciences follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors to determine suitability for publication in this journal. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. Typically, two or more experts evaluate each manuscript based on three main criteria:
scientific robustness: is the research methodology sound and valid, and does the data support the conclusions?
originality: does the research duplicate work that has already been published?
clarity: is the manuscript clear and coherent enough for publication?
Editors make their decisions based on the reviewers' reports and may consult with members of the editorial board if necessary.
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