Peer Review Process

All manuscripts that are to be considered for publication in this journal must adhere to its focus, scope, and author guidelines. Manuscript submissions are required to include a discussion of scientific merit or novelty that is pertinent to the scope and focus.
Without meeting the theme or requirements of the Author's Guidelines, the Editor-in-Chief retains the prerogative to decline articles. Every manuscript should be devoid of any instances of plagiarism.
It is recommended that all authors employ plagiarism detection software to conduct checks for similarity. Utilizing Turnitin software, the editor verifies that articles in this journal are free of plagiarism.

Articles of research that are submitted to this journal will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Peer Review Declaration The quality of each primary paper is ensured using a rigorous, integrity-based, anonymous peer evaluation conducted by three independent reviewers. Reviewers offer scientifically valuable feedback in an effort to enhance the manuscript's content.

In accordance with the reviewers' comments, the Editor, acting on behalf of the Editorial Board, shall ultimately determine whether an article will be accepted. The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for the publication of accepted articles, as well as the arrangement of the published articles, in consideration of the thematic issues and the geographical distribution of authors as well as the order of acceptance dates.

In light of the evaluation outcomes derived from the peer review procedure, the ultimate determination regarding publication will be rendered by the Editor. The time required to complete the review will range from four to twelve weeks. Included in decision categories are

Rejected : manuscripts will not be considered for publication in the Sustainability Accounting journal. In such cases, the author will not be granted the opportunity to resubmit a revised version of the manuscript.
Resubmit for Review : Although the submission requires substantial revisions, it remains acceptable. Nonetheless, a second round of review is necessary.
Accept with Revision: Manuscripts that are accepted pending revision will be considered for publication in the Sustainability Accounting journal, contingent upon the implementation of minor or significant alterations. An editor will evaluate the revisions prior to publication to ensure that any required changes are incorporated.
Acceptance: Manuscripts that are accepted will be published without any additional modifications necessary.

All pertinent information is forwarded to the author following evaluation. The writer completes the article and submits the final draft to the editor's office within a span of one to two weeks. The article is rejected in the absence of a return within this specified time frame, or notification of any such delay to the editorial board.