United Journal of Chemistry ISSN : 2581-7760

Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. At United Journal of Chemistry (UJC), we use a double-blind peer review system, which means both the identities of the authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process. This ensures an unbiased evaluation where neither party knows the other’s identity.

Importance of Peer Review

Peer review serves to:

  • Validate research quality and originality

  • Establish a reliable method for evaluating scientific work

  • Enhance collaboration and networking within the research community

Despite some criticisms, peer review remains the most widely accepted method for research validation.

Review Timeline and Submission Guidelines

  • The review process typically takes 1 to 3 weeks from the date of submission.

  • Authors are strongly advised not to submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. Please wait for the review outcome before submitting elsewhere.

  • UJC is committed to a prompt and thorough evaluation to ensure timely publication of accepted articles.

Peer Review Details

  • Manuscripts submitted to UJC undergo a rigorous review by at least 3 to 4 experts, including at least one reviewer from India and others from overseas, as recommended by the editorial board.

  • Editors may seek additional reviews if necessary.

  • Authors will be informed if further review is required.

  • Final publication decisions rest with the Editors-in-Chief based on reviewers’ reports.

  • Authors of manuscripts not accepted will be notified promptly.

  • Manuscripts outside the scope of the journal will not be considered for review.

  • Simultaneous submissions of the same manuscript to multiple journals are strictly prohibited.

Confidentiality and Ethics

  • All submissions are treated as confidential.

  • Manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks using advanced software.

  • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism during initial review will be rejected immediately and excluded from publication.

  • If plagiarism is discovered post-publication, the Editor-in-Chief will initiate an investigation, potentially with a dedicated committee.

  • In cases of confirmed plagiarism beyond acceptable limits, the journal will notify the author’s affiliated institution and funding agencies if applicable.

United Journal of Chemistry is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring the integrity of the scientific record through a fair, transparent, and thorough peer review process.