The Journal of Gateway to Sustainable Research follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality and credible research in the field of sustainable science and technology.
1. Manuscript Submission
Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal’s official online submission system.
Submission must include:
- Complete manuscript (as per Author Guidelines)
- Cover letter
- Ethical approval statement (if applicable)
- Conflict of interest declaration
- Supplementary files (data, figures, permissions, etc., if required)
Authors are responsible for ensuring originality and adherence to publication ethics before submission.
2. Initial Editorial Screening (Technical & Scope Check)
Technical Review:
- Formatting compliance
- Adherence to journal guidelines
- Plagiarism screening
- Completeness of submission documents
Editorial Evaluation:
- Relevance to the journal’s scope
- Scientific quality and originality
- Language clarity and presentation
- Ethical compliance
Possible Outcomes:
- Desk Rejection
- Proceed to Peer Review
3. Reviewer Assignment and Invitation
The Academic Editor selects 2–3 independent expert reviewers based on:
- Research experience and publication record
- Subject expertise
- Absence of conflicts of interest
4. Peer Review Evaluation
- Originality and Novelty – Contribution of new knowledge
- Scientific Soundness – Methodology, analysis, and data reliability
- Significance – Impact and relevance to sustainable research
- Clarity and Structure – Organization and readability
- Ethical Compliance – Adherence to ethical standards
Review Model: Double-Blind Peer Review System.
5. Editorial Decision
- Accept (Rare)
- Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions
- Reject
6. Author Revision and Resubmission
- Submit a revised manuscript
- Provide a detailed point-by-point response
- Highlight all changes made
7. Re-review and Final Decision
The revised manuscript may be sent back to reviewers or evaluated directly by the Editor. The Editor’s decision is final.
8. Production and Publication
- Copyediting
- Typesetting
- Author proofreading
- Final quality check
After approval, the article is published online as Open Access. The journal works toward inclusion in recognized indexing databases to ensure visibility and academic recognition.