Reviewing Process

Reviewing Process

When a manuscript is received, the Editor- in-Chief will first judge as to whether its content falls within the scope of the AJBE. Manuscripts that are not in conformity with the instructions, are simply to confirm previous work, are too highly specialized only in a particular field of biological science or are felt not to be of interest to the general readership of the Journal will be returned without review.

After this preliminary review, all the manuscripts except “Miscellaneous Article” will be sent to two referees to ensure that the paper is applicable to biology education and that the science and/or educational research is sound. This peer reviewing process is completely anonymous. Referees are selected based on their competence in specialized areas of biology and education. If referees disagree, or if in the opinion of the Editor- in-Chief the paper has not been sufficiently considered, the manuscript will be sent to a member of the Editorial Board to aid in arbitration.

If the manuscript is returned for revision, the author should resubmit a revised manuscript to the Editor-in-Chief within the designated period (generally three months). When the author resubmits the revised manuscript, he/she should state how the author had responded to the given specific comments and recommendations in a covering letter. If any comments or recommendations have been disregarded, the reasons should be given. The resubmitted manuscript will be sent to the same referees.