Peer Review Process
- Peer Review Process
The editor first reviews the submitted manuscript; this stage is known as the initial editorial review. The manuscript undergoes an internal evaluation (*desk evaluation*) to determine its suitability for *RAMATEKNO* based on scope and focus, methodological flaws, readability, and adherence to the manuscript template.
Subsequently, the manuscript is sent to at least two anonymous reviewers (a *Double-Blind Peer-Review* process).
Comments from the anonymous reviewers are then conveyed to the corresponding author for action and response. Following this, the editorial team holds a meeting to reach a final decision regarding the revised manuscript.
Finally, the Editor communicates the final decision to the corresponding author.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting and layout editing stages to prepare the *camera-ready paper*. - Review Outcomes
Based on input from the peer review process, the Editor makes the final decision regarding publication. This review process takes approximately 4 to 12 weeks. Decision categories include:
Rejected (*Reject*) – The manuscript will not be published, and the author does not have the opportunity to resubmit a revised version to *RAMATEKNO*.
Resubmit for Review (*Resubmit for Review*) – The manuscript requires reworking; however, if significant changes are made, it has the potential to be accepted. This process requires a second round of review.
Accepted with Revisions (*Accept with Revisions*) – Manuscripts receiving an "accept with revisions" decision will be published in *RAMATEKNO* subject to minor or major modifications. The editorial team will verify the revisions to ensure that the necessary updates have been made prior to publication. Accepted (*Accept*) – The accepted manuscript will be published in its current form without requiring further modification. - Correspondence
All correspondence regarding the manuscript must be addressed to the *RAMATEKNO* Editor, with copies sent to relevant parties. The Editor will direct all correspondence to the lead author; the lead author is responsible for forwarding such communications to the other authors. In addition to communication regarding the review process, manuscripts accepted for publication may require further correspondence to finalize the editing and layout stages.
