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Appeals and Complaints

Appeals Against Editorial Decisions

If an author disagrees with an editorial decision (e.g., rejection), a formal appeal may be submitted via email to the editorial office. The appeal must include:

1. The manuscript title and ID number;

2. Specific points of disagreement with the original decision;

3. Detailed arguments and a point-by-point response explaining why the editorial decision is considered unjust (e.g., factual errors, bias, or omission of key references on the part of reviewers).

4. The appeal should be sent to the official journal email with the subject line "Appeal".

Appeal Handling Procedure

Acknowledgement: The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) or editorial office will acknowledge receipt within 5 working days and conduct a preliminary assessment of whether the appeal falls within the scope of consideration.

Independent Review: If the appeal is deemed valid, the EIC will appoint an editorial board member or independent expert not involved in the original review process to form a new review panel. This panel will re-evaluate the manuscript, original review reports, and the appeal letter, and provide an independent recommendation.

Final Decision: The EIC will make a final decision based on the independent panel's recommendation and formally communicate it to the appealing author via email. This decision is conclusive.

General Complaints

For complaints not related to editorial decisions (e.g., publication delays, ethical concerns, billing inquiries), complainants may provide feedback via the official editorial office email. The editorial office will acknowledge receipt within 5 working days and provide a response after investigation (typically within 10 working days). If the complaint concerns the conduct of editorial staff, the EIC or publisher will conduct an independent investigation.