All manuscripts submitted to (SJST) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scholarly quality and impartiality. This means the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation.

Review Process Overview

1. Initial Assignment & Review: Each manuscript is assigned by the editorial team to at least two independent experts in the relevant field for evaluation.

2. Decision Basis: The editorial decision—whether acceptance, revision, or rejection—is based on a comprehensive assessment of all reviewer reports and recommendations.

3. Editorial Decision-Making:

   • The Editor-in-Chief holds final responsibility for all publication decisions, guided by the reviewers' comments.

   • When necessary, the Editor-in-Chief may consult one or more members of the Advisory Board for additional expert insight prior to finalizing a decision.

4. Process Integrity: Associate Editors and Review Editors provide essential administrative and supervisory support to ensure the peer-review process is conducted efficiently, fairly, and with integrity.

5. Appeal Process: If authors formally contest a rejection decision with substantive counter-arguments, the manuscript may be sent for an additional review by a new referee. The final decision will then be made based on this further recommendation.

This structured process is designed to uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and editorial fairness.