This journal uses a double-anonymized model of peer review for all individual articles as well as articles that form part of themed issues or symposia. Neither author nor reviewers know the identity of each other.

Peer review standards and acceptance criteria are applied consistently for all authors, including journal editors and editorial board members. Editors and editorial board members are completely recused from the peer review and decision-making processes for their own manuscripts, except for editorial notes and similar materials. The peer review process for manuscripts is handled independently by other qualified editors in order to ensure publication integrity. The policy is consistent the Committee on Publishing Ethics (COPE) guidelines for best practice for editors.

Appeals

To appeal an editorial decision, contact the Editor and specify the reason for your appeal. Your appeal will be reviewed by the Editor together with another member of the editorial team who was not involved in the review of the manuscript. The final decision regarding your appeal will rest with the Editor.