Peer Review Process

EDITORIAL PROCESS

Peer Review Process

 

Animal & AgriFood Research (AAFR) follows a structured peer review process to ensure that published research meets appropriate standards of quality, originality, relevance, and academic integrity. The process helps the journal make informed editorial decisions while giving authors an opportunity to improve their work.

01 Initial Check Editorial assessment
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02 Peer Review Expert evaluation
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03 Decision Editorial decision
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04 Revision Author response
01

Initial Editorial Check

After submission, each manuscript is first reviewed by the editorial team to determine whether it:

  • Fits within the scope of AAFR.
  • Meets the basic submission requirements.
  • Presents research in a clear and suitable format.
  • Meets the journal's standards for originality and ethical conduct.
Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors before entering peer review.
02

Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are sent to qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on factors such as:

  • Originality and contribution to the field.
  • Scientific quality and research methodology.
  • Accuracy and clarity of the presented results.
  • Relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Quality of discussion and conclusions.
  • Appropriate use of references.
  • Ethical and research integrity considerations.
The reviewers provide comments and recommendations to help the editor reach an informed decision.
03

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' evaluations and the editor's assessment, a manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:

✓
Accept The manuscript is suitable for publication.
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Minor Revision Small changes are required before publication.
2
Major Revision Substantial changes or clarification are required.
×
Reject The manuscript does not meet the journal's requirements for publication.
The final decision rests with the journal's editorial team.
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Revision Process

When revisions are requested, authors should carefully respond to the reviewers' comments and submit a revised version within the specified timeframe. Authors may also be asked to provide a response explaining how each significant comment has been addressed.

A revised manuscript may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

05

Confidentiality and Fairness

AAFR treats submitted manuscripts and peer review information confidentially. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively and disclose any potential conflict of interest.

Editorial and review decisions are based on the quality, originality, relevance, and scientific value of the manuscript, without discrimination based on personal or professional characteristics.

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Commitment to Quality

The peer review process at AAFR is intended to maintain the quality and credibility of the published scholarly record. Through careful editorial assessment and expert review, the journal aims to provide authors and readers with research that is reliable, relevant, and valuable to the animal, agriculture, and food science communities.