Review Process

Article Evaluation and Submission Process

1. Submission & Initial Review

  • All articles must be submitted via the journal’s online system. Non-compliant submissions will be returned for formatting adjustments.

  • The Editorial Office conducts an initial check for guideline adherence before forwarding manuscripts to the Editor-in-Chief.

2. Editorial Assessment

  • The editorial team evaluates alignment with the journal’s scope, scientific quality, and relevance. Manuscripts lacking rigor, clarity, or suitability will be rejected at this stage.

3. Peer Review Process

  • Approved manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two external experts (author/reviewer identities concealed).

  • The Editor-in-Chief and section editors conduct additional assessments, which may involve single-blind review (reviewers aware of author identities).

  • For submissions by Editorial Board members, an additional external review is mandatory.

  • The median time to the first decision is under two weeks. Authors typically receive a decision within 4 weeks, though this may extend if further reviews are needed. 

4. Decision & Revisions

  • The Editor-in-Chief makes the final acceptance/rejection decision, based on reviewer and editorial feedback.

  • Authors must revise manuscripts addressing reviewer/editor comments and resubmit for evaluation.

5. Post-Acceptance Procedures

  • Copyright Agreement: The corresponding author completes a copyright/license form via the ANCRI Author Licensing Service.

  • Sub-Editing: Accepted articles undergo editorial adjustments for clarity, style, and readability.

  • Proofs: A final version is sent to the author for approval. Only minor changes are permitted; excessive edits may incur fees.

6. Withdrawal Policy

  • Authors may withdraw submissions by emailing journalancri@gmail.com, with written consent from all authors and approval from the Editor-in-Chief.

Key Notes

  • Rejected manuscripts are not returned.

  • The journal reserves the right to edit accepted articles for grammar, formatting, and style.

  • Page proofs must be returned within 4 days of receipt.