摘要:Articles submitted to the journal are assigned to a handling co-editor who screens the paper to ensure it fits with the journal's aims and scope. The co-editor desk-rejects articles which have very low chances of a positive outcome or suggests a transfer to other journals. Articles selected for peer-review are sent to two anonym- ous external referees, who assess the paper’s novelty, im- portance, and validity. Based on the reviewer's reports, the handling co-editor takes a first round decision. SJES is committed to a high-quality, efficient review process with a first round response time of about 2 months.