Editorial and Peer Review Process

JACOBS evaluates every manuscript through a transparent editorial process and double-blind peer review. The pages in this section explain how manuscripts are handled from submission to decision and what the journal expects of its reviewers.

• Peer Review Process: the stages of the editorial workflow, who is responsible for each stage, and the target time for each.
• Review Policy: the rules on reviewer selection, editorial decisions, confidentiality, appeals, and submissions from the editorial team.
• Review Guideline: practical instructions for reviewers, including the evaluation criteria and the structure of a review report.

At a Glance

• Double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers
• Target time to first decision: six weeks from submission
• Final decision by the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers' reports and the handling editor's recommendation
• No paid fast-track review