Review Policy
The journals use the double-blind review policy, which means that the reviewer and author both don't know the name of each other.
Steps in the Peer-Review Process
The peer-review process of VTM described in the following table:
|
No. |
Step |
Estimated maximum Time |
|
1 |
Internal Review by the Editor |
7 days |
|
2 |
Review Process after the successful initial step |
30-40 days |
|
3 |
Communication of review reports to authors for minor/major revision |
7 days |
|
4 |
Submission of the revised paper |
15 days |
|
5 |
Submission of Compliance reports to the reviewers |
7 days |
|
6 |
Acceptance of paper (on successful submission of revised paper) |
7 days |
|
|
Total days from submission to Acceptance |
83 days |
- Paper is returned to authors if it does not meet the initial screening in the first step.
- Paper is rejected/Accepted with minor changes/ Accepted with Major Changes in step 2
- Final Acceptance within 3 months after step#1.
Note: Authors are requested to revise the paper carefully in accordance with the reviewers’ suggestions to avoid unnecessary delays in the review process.
