Peer Review Policy

The practice of peer review is to ensure that good science is published. It is an objective process at the heart of good scholarly publishing and is carried out on all reputable scientific journals. Our referees therefore play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal and all manuscripts are peer reviewed following the procedure outlined below.

Initial manuscript evaluation

The Editor first evaluates all manuscripts. It is rare, but it is entirely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Those rejected at this stage are insufficiently original, have serious scientific flaws, have poor grammar or English language, or are outside the aims and scope of the journal. Those that meet the minimum criteria are passed on to at least 2 experts for review.

Type of Peer Review

This journal employs single blind review, where the referee remains anonymous throughout the process.

How the referee is selected

Referees are matched to the paper according to their expertise. Our database is constantly being updated. We welcome suggestions for referees from the author though these recommendations may or may not be used.

Referee reports

Referees are asked to evaluate whether the manuscript:

• Is original

• Is methodologically sound

• Follows appropriate ethical guidelines

• Has results which are clearly presented and support the conclusions

• Correctly references previous relevant work

How long does the review process take?

Typically the manuscript will be reviewed within 1 month. Should the referees' reports contradict one another or a report is unnecessarily delayed a further expert opinion will be sought. Referees may request more than one revision of a manuscript.

Final report

A final decision to accept or reject the manuscript will be sent to the author along with any recommendations made by the referees.

Editor's Decision is final

Referees advise the editor, who is responsible for the final decision to accept or reject the article.

Becoming a Referee for Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal

If you are not currently a referee for Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal but would like to be added to the list of referees for this title, please contact the editors. The benefits of refereeing for Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal include the opportunity to see and evaluate the latest work in your research area at an early stage. You may also be able to cite your work for Mediterranean Aquaculture Journal as part of your professional development requirements for various Professional Societies and Organisations.