Peer Review Process

Step 1: Submission

The corresponding author submits the manuscript to TWE via the ThaiJO online system. This ensures that the submission is properly received, processed, and reviewed by the editorial team. The online platform helps streamline the submission process, keeping the contributions organized for a smoother review and publication process.

Step 2: Initial Check

Before the manuscript proceeds to peer review, the editorial management team conducts check for similarity, plagiarism, and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence using tools like Turnitin and Crossref. If the manuscript is deemed original, the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor perform a desk review to confirm that the submission aligns with the journal’s focus and format. If the manuscript passes this stage, the authors are asked to sign a declaration confirming the originality of their work and may be required to submit additional documents regarding AI usage, human subjects, or funding. If the manuscript is not suitable, it will be returned to the author with a rejection or revision notice. This initial check takes 3-5 days.

Step 3: Assign to an Editor

Once the manuscript passes the initial check, the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor send out invitations to these reviewers, and if responses are not received, further invitations are issued. This process typically takes 5-10 days.

Step 4: Reviewers Conduct Review

TWE employs a double-blind peer review process, where neither the reviewers nor the authors know each other’s identity, to reduce bias. The reviewers are asked to provide constructive feedback within 8 weeks. The goal is to assist authors in improving their manuscripts by offering full and thoughtful critiques.

Step 5: Evaluate the Reviews

The Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor evaluates the reviews. If there are significant discrepancies among the reviewers' opinions, additional reviews may be requested. This evaluation takes 7-15 days.

Step 6: Deliver Final Decision

The decision, along with the review package, is communicated to the corresponding author by the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor. If revisions are required, authors are given 6-8 weeks for major revisions or 4-6 weeks for minor revisions. The final decision is typically delivered within 1 week.

Step 7: Prepare the Final Version

Once the manuscript is accepted, the journal staff starts the copy-editing and formatting process in consultation with the authors. This step ensures the manuscript is ready for publication and usually takes about 2-4 weeks

Step 8: Proofread

The formatted proof is sent to the authors for final verification. At this stage, only typographical or formatting errors can be corrected, as no further content changes are permitted. The authors must verify the accuracy of the content and return the corrected proof within 2 weeks.

Step 9: Publication of the Manuscript

After the corrected proof is received, the journal staff, in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief, finalizes the formatting, and publishes the article on the journal website. This final step takes about 1-2 weeks.