Peer Review Policy for the Journal of Combinatorial Theory - Series A
The practice of peer review is to ensure that good science is published. It is an objective process at the heart of good scholarly publishing and is carried out for all reputable scientific journals. Our referees play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of the Journal of Combinatorial Theory - Series A. All manuscripts are peer reviewed following the procedure outlined below.
Initial manuscript evaluation
The Editors on the Advisory Board first evaluate all manuscripts in consultation with members of the editorial board and experts. Manuscripts rejected at this stage are insufficiently original, of insufficient interest to a broad base of the journal's readership, have serious scientific flaws, have grammatical errors or incorrect English language, or are outside the aims and scope of the journal. Authors of manuscripts rejected at this stage should be informed within 4 to 6 weeks of receipt. Those that meet the minimal criteria are passed on to at least two experts for review.
Type of Peer Review Journal of Combinatorial Theory - Series A employs single blind reviews, in which the referees remain anonymous throughout the process.
How referees are selected
Referees are matched to the paper according to their expertise. Our database is constantly being updated. We welcome suggestions for referees from the author though these recommendations may or may not be used.
Referee reports
Referees are asked to evaluate whether the manuscript:
is original
is methodologically sound
is of substantial interest to the readership of the journal
follows appropriate ethical guidelines
has results which are clearly presented and support the conclusions
correctly references previous relevant work
Referees are not expected to correct or copyedit manuscripts. Language correction is not part of the peer review process.
How long does the review process take?
Typically the manuscript will be reviewed within 4 to 6 months. Should the referees' reports contradict one another or a report is unnecessarily delayed, a further expert opinion will be sought. Revised manuscripts are usually returned to the initial referees within a week. Referees may request more than one revision of a manuscript.
Final report
A final decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be sent to the author along with any recommendations made by the referees, and may include verbatim comments by the referees.
Editor's Decision is final
Referees advise the editor, who is responsible for the final decision to accept or reject the article.
Becoming a Referee for the Journal of Combinatorial Theory Series A
If you are not currently a referee for Journal of Combinatorial Theory - Series A but would like to be added to the list of referees for this title, please contact the editorial office at jcta@asu.edu. Refereeing for the Journal of Combinatorial Theory - Series A gives you the unique opportunity to see and evaluate the latest work in your research area at an early stage. Upon request, a (yearly) letter can be issued thanking you for your service to the journal.
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