Peer Review

Life and Science follows double-blind peer review process. Initial editorial screening is done for scope and quality, followed by peer review from the subject specialist including national and international. The reviewer’s recommendation process is time bound (four -six weeks). At least two reviews are required before the handling Editor make a decision as to whether to accept, reject, or ask for a 'revise and resubmit' of the submitted paper. Currently, approximately 50% of the manuscripts submitted to Life and Science are desk-rejected, about 35% are rejected after peer review, and 15% are eventually accepted (most after being revised once if not twice). The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles and his decision is final.