The Journal of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (JOIC) is committed to publishing high-quality, original research through a rigorous and transparent peer review process. Our peer review system ensures that all submissions are evaluated fairly, objectively, and with scientific integrity.

1. Submission and Initial Screening

• Once a manuscript is submitted, the editorial office conducts an initial screening to check for:
  • Scope and relevance to organic and inorganic chemistry
  • Adherence to journal guidelines and formatting
  • Originality and ethical compliance (including plagiarism check)
• Manuscripts that meet these criteria are forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors for assignment to expert reviewers.

2. Reviewer Selection

• JOIC follows a double-blind peer review policy, keeping both author and reviewer identities confidential.
• Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, experience, and familiarity with the subject area.
• Each manuscript is typically reviewed by two independent reviewers, ensuring balanced and unbiased evaluation.

3. Review Guidelines

Reviewers are asked to evaluate:

• Originality and Novelty: Does the manuscript offer new insights or methods?
• Scientific Quality: Are the methods robust, and are results accurately presented and interpreted?
• Clarity and Presentation: Is the manuscript well-organized, clear, and complete?
• Ethical Considerations: Compliance with ethical standards, including human/animal studies.

Reviewers provide constructive feedback and a recommendation: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

4. Editorial Decision

• Editors assess reviewer comments and make the final decision regarding the manuscript.
• Authors receive detailed feedback, including reviewer comments and editorial notes.
• Decisions may include:
  • Accept: Manuscript meets all standards and is ready for publication.
  • Minor Revision: Minor changes required before acceptance.
  • Major Revision: Substantial improvements needed; resubmission is encouraged.
  • Reject: Manuscript does not meet the journal’s criteria.

5. Revision and Final Acceptance

• Authors submit revised manuscripts addressing reviewer comments.
• Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated by the editor, and sometimes sent back to reviewers for final assessment.
• Once all issues are satisfactorily addressed, the manuscript is accepted for publication.

6. Timeliness and Transparency

• JOIC strives to ensure a timely peer review process without compromising rigor.
• Authors are kept informed at every stage, and the journal maintains transparent communication between authors, editors, and reviewers.

7. Ethical Standards

• JOIC adheres to the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) to prevent misconduct.
• Confidentiality, impartiality, and integrity are central to every step of the review process.

✉️ For questions regarding the peer review process, please contact the editorial office at: editor.joic@sciconxjournals.com