Referee Evaluation

The process of article evaluation of TranSynergy is carried out with the principles of double-blind review. In this process, the editorial team of the journal initiates a double-blind review process where the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

To maintain a high-quality publication, all submissions undergo a rigorous review process. Characteristics of the peer review process are as follows:

• Simultaneous submissions of the same manuscript to different journals will not be tolerated.
• Articles out of the scope will not be taken under review.
• Articles sent by the author(s) are initially recorded by the Managing Editor.
• Then, each article is evaluated by the editorial board in terms of its convenience with aim, scope, writing and publishing principles of the journal.
• As a result of the first evaluation, the article(s) are sent to at least two (2) referees by the editorial team. The referees are required to fill in The Referee Evaluation Report.
• The referees are given 20 days for the peer-review process.
• If revisions are required, the author(s) are required to prepare a revised manuscript and respond to reviewers within 15 days based on the reviewers’ comments.
• In case of any conflict between the comments of the reviewers, the article(s) are sent to a third referee. It is a must to take the positive decision from at least two (2) referees to publish an article on TranSynergy.
• The Editors are responsible for the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the articles.