Review Process Policy

Journal Turbo is committed to ensuring a fair, rigorous, transparent, and timely peer-review process to maintain the quality and integrity of published research. All submitted manuscripts undergo a comprehensive evaluation by qualified experts in the relevant field before publication.

Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the Editorial Office to determine whether it:

  1. Falls within the aims and scope of the journal.
  2. Complies with the journal's author guidelines and formatting requirements.
  3. Meets standards of academic writing and research quality.
  4. Adheres to publication ethics and research integrity requirements.
  5. Passes plagiarism screening in accordance with the journal's Plagiarism Policy.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected without external review.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Journal Turbo employs a Double-Blind Peer Review system, in which:

  • The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.
  • The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.
  • Both parties remain anonymous throughout the review process.

This approach is intended to ensure an impartial, objective, and unbiased evaluation of all submissions.

Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter of the manuscript.

Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.

Review Criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  1. Originality and novelty of the research.
  2. Relevance to the scope of the journal.
  3. Significance and contribution to the field of Mechanical Engineering.
  4. Soundness of research design and methodology.
  5. Quality and accuracy of data analysis.
  6. Validity of results and conclusions.
  7. Clarity, organization, and quality of presentation.
  8. Compliance with ethical standards and publication ethics.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers' recommendations, the Editor may make one of the following decisions:

  1. Accept Submission – The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revisions.
  2. Minor Revisions Required – The manuscript requires limited revisions before acceptance.
  3. Major Revisions Required – Substantial modifications are necessary, and the revised manuscript may undergo further review.
  4. Reject Submission – The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.

The final publication decision rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief or the designated Handling Editor.

Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests should:

  • Address all reviewer comments thoroughly and professionally.
  • Submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewers.
  • Resubmit the revised manuscript within the timeframe specified by the editorial office.

Failure to submit revisions within the designated period may result in withdrawal of the manuscript from consideration.

Additional Review Rounds

Where necessary, revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers or sent to additional reviewers for further evaluation before a final decision is made.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to Journal Turbo are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not:

  • Disclose information about submitted manuscripts to unauthorized parties.
  • Use unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal research or benefit.
  • Share manuscripts without editorial permission.

Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment. Individuals with conflicts of interest will be excluded from the review and decision-making process.

Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation to the Editorial Office. The appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editor, and the resulting decision will be considered final.

Timeliness

The journal strives to complete the peer-review process efficiently while maintaining high standards of evaluation. Authors will be informed promptly of editorial decisions and may be contacted if additional information is required during the review process.

Publication Ethics

All participants in the review process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, academic integrity, confidentiality, and ethical publishing practices.

Commitment to Quality

Through its rigorous double-blind peer-review system, Journal Turbo seeks to publish high-quality, original, and impactful research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in the field of Mechanical Engineering.