Peer Review Process

The peer review process for articles submitted to Knowledge & Innovation in Molecular and Industrial Applications (KIMIA) is designed to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific integrity of published research in all areas of chemistry. The process consists of the following stages:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening
    Upon submission, the editorial team conducts a preliminary evaluation to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope and meets the basic requirements of quality, originality, completeness of experimental or computational details, and ethical standards.
  2. Assignment to Expert Reviewers
    Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in relevant areas of chemistry, such as organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, materials, environmental, or related interdisciplinary fields.
  3. Reviewer Evaluation
    Reviewers critically assess the manuscript based on scientific rigor, methodological soundness, reproducibility, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the advancement of chemical sciences. Special attention is given to the adequacy of experimental procedures or computational methods.
  4. Reviewer Feedback and Recommendations
    Reviewers provide constructive comments and suggestions for improvement, along with a recommendation to accept, revise, or reject the manuscript. Ethical considerations, including plagiarism, data integrity, and conflicts of interest, are also evaluated.
  5. Author Revision
    Authors are required to revise their manuscript in response to the reviewers’ comments and submit a detailed response outlining how each point has been addressed.
  6. Final Decision
    The editorial board reviews the revised manuscript along with the reviewers’ recommendations. Based on this evaluation, the manuscript may be accepted, requested for further revision, or rejected.
  7. Publication
    Accepted manuscripts undergo final editing, formatting, and proofreading before being published online in the journal’s scheduled biannual issues.