Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences
Peer Review Policy Journal of Chromatography
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 on all reputable scientific journals. Our referees therefore play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Journal of Chromatography B and all manuscripts are peer reviewed following the procedure outlined below.
Special issues and/or conference proceedings are also subject to peer review and may involve the assistance of Guest Editors, conference organisers or scientific committees. Authors contributing to these projects will receive full details of the peer review process on request from the Publisher.
Initial manuscript evaluation
Each submitted manuscript will first be evaluated by one of the Editors. It is rare, but it is entirely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Those rejected at this stage are insufficiently original, have serious scientific flaws, or are outside the aims and scope of the journal. Those that meet the minimum criteria are typically passed on to at least 2 experts for review. Manuscripts that have poor grammar or English language will be returned to the authors for improvement before sending out for review.
Type of Peer Review
This journal employs single blind review, where the referee remains anonymous throughout the process.
How the referee is 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 scientifically and/or methodologically novel –Contributes significantly to the advancement of the research area –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 8 weeks. Should the referees' reports contradict one another or a report is unnecessarily delayed a further expert opinion may be sought. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the initial referees. Referees may request more than one revision of a manuscript.
Final report
A final decision made by the Editors 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 and the Editors.
Editor's Decision is final
Referees advise the Editor, who is solely responsible for the final decision to accept or reject the article.
Becoming a Referee for Journal of Chromatography B
If you are not currently a referee for Journal of Chromatography B but would like to be added to the list of referees for this title, please contact one of the Editors.
