Peer Review

The journal uses double-anonymous peer review with at least two independent reviewers.

  1. Editorial screening for scope, originality, metadata and presentation.
  2. Similarity screening with qualitative editorial assessment.
  3. Independent expert reviewer selection and conflict checks.
  4. Assessment of originality, method, legal reasoning, sources and conclusions.
  5. Decision: accept, minor revision, major revision or reject; a third reviewer may resolve conflicting reports.
  6. Verification of the author response before a final decision.