Jana Nexus: Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences
Jana Nexus follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific integrity of all published research.
1. Type of Peer Review
The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system, where:
- Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
- Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
This ensures an unbiased and fair evaluation process.
2. Initial Screening
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to check:
- Scope and relevance to the journal
- Basic quality and structure
- Plagiarism (using standard plagiarism detection tools)
Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.
3. Reviewer Assignment
- Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
- Reviewers are selected based on expertise, experience, and research background.
4. Review Process
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
- Originality and novelty
- Methodological soundness
- Scientific accuracy
- Clarity and organization
- Relevance to agricultural, veterinary, and environmental sciences
Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend one of the following:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
5. Decision Making
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or assigned editorial board member, based on reviewer comments and the manuscript’s overall merit.
6. Revision Process
- Authors are required to address all reviewer comments carefully.
- Revised manuscripts must be submitted along with a response to reviewers document.
- The revised manuscript may be sent for re-evaluation if necessary.
7. Review Timeline
- Initial editorial screening: 2–4 days
- Peer review process: 5–10 days
- Final decision: Within 10–15 days of submission (subject to revisions)
8. Ethical Standards
- The journal follows ethical guidelines aligned with best practices (e.g., Committee on Publication Ethics).
- Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
- Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct will lead to rejection.
9. Confidentiality
All manuscripts and review comments are treated as confidential documents and are not shared outside the review process.
10. Transparency and Integrity
Jana Nexus is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and academic integrity in all stages of publication.