1. Review Criteria
Manuscripts are evaluated according to the following criteria:
(1)the material is original and timely;
(2)the manuscript is written clearly and in accordance with the guidelines for authors;
(3)appropriate study methods have been used;
(4)the data are valid;
(5)the conclusions are reasonable and well supported by the data;
(6)the information contained in the manuscript is important, topical, urological and nephrological relevant.
2. Peer Review Flowchart
Peer Review Mode: Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents (JBRHA) operates double-blind peer review, in which the referees remain anonymous to the author(s) throughout and following the refereeing process, whilst the identity of the author(s) is likewise unknown to the reviewers.
Selection of Reviewers: Reviewer selection is based on expertise, reputation, specific recommendations, conflict of interest, etc.
(1) Pre-Check: All submitted manuscripts passed preliminary check then will be sent to Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board Members recognized by the Editor-in-Chief in the relevant field of the manuscript.
(2) Peer review: a manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The selection of independent reviewers is crucial to the publication process. Our choices are based on numerous factors, including expertise, reputation, specific recommendations, and our own past experiences with the characteristics of reviewers. Efforts should be made to ensure they do not have any apparent conflicts of interest and to prevent bias in their assessment of the work under review. The peer review process will help editors make better decisions. Editors will consider the peer-reviewed reports when making a decision, but are not bound by the opinions or recommendations therein. A concern raised by a single peer reviewer or the Editor themselves may result in the manuscript being rejected.
(3) Editor decision and revision: in cases where only minor revisions are recommended, the author is usually requested to revise the paper before referring to the external editor. Articles may or may not be sent to reviewers after author revision, dependent on whether the reviewer requested to see the revised version and the wishes of the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board Members recognized by the Editor-in-Chief in the relevant field of the manuscript. Apart from in exceptional circumstances, we allow a maximum of two rounds of major revision per manuscript.
(4) In-House Submissions: Additionally, to ensure the fairness of each manuscript, the JBRHA requires all editors to abstain from involvement in decisions regarding papers they have authored themselves, or those authored by family members or colleagues, as well as papers related to products or services of interest to the editor. Any such submissions must adhere to all regular procedures of the journal and undergo peer review independently of the involved editor and their research team.
3. Online Review System
To ensure the most convenient and efficient peer review process possible, our peer reviews are conducted electronically via the Online review system (https://www.biolifesas.org/journalx_brha/expertLogOn.action)
