NBR’s peer-review process consists of the following steps:
- Authors submit their manuscripts through NBR Manuscript Editorial (https://manuscripteditorial.com/nbr/).
- Editor-in-Chief or two members of the editorial board determine whether the manuscript fits well with the scope of the NBR. If so, the manuscript will be submitted to at least 2 reviewers (subject matter experts) for comment. NBR employs a double-blind peer review process where both reviewers and authors do not know each other. If the editorial team believes that the manuscript does not fit the scope, a rejection email will be sent to the authors within 2 weeks.
- Once the feedback is received, the Editor-in-Chief compiles all comments. After a discussion with the main editorial team (Assistant Editor, Associate Editor), the Editor-in-Chief submits all comments to the authors with a decision (minor, major, or reject). In case of no clear decision (for example, 1 accept, 1 reject), the Managing Editor decides to submit the paper to another (3rd) reviewer.
- Once a revision is received from the authors, the managing editor forwards the revised manuscript and compliance report to the reviewers for their feedback. The process continues until the referees are satisfied.
- The final manuscript will be submitted to the production team for formatting in accordance with the guidelines.
- The production team contacts authors to check the final proof before publishing it online. The process will continue until all issues/corrections are addressed.
- The production team will then upload and publish the article and officially notify the authors.