Commitment to Excellence
Atlas Care Science (ACS) is committed to a rigorous peer-review process to guarantee the publication of high-quality, impactful, and ethical research. All manuscripts submitted to ACS are subjected to a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process, in which the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are anonymous to guarantee an impartial review.
The Review Process Workflow
Phase I: Preliminary Editorial Review
Each manuscript submitted to the journal is reviewed by the Editorial Board for the following criteria:
• Aims & Scope: Alignment with the primary themes of Atlas Care Science.
• Originality: Mandatory plagiarism check using industry-standard software.
• Technical Quality: Validation of data integrity and compliance with the journal’s formatting requirements.
Phase II: Formal Peer Review
The manuscripts that have cleared the initial screening are sent to a minimum of two independent reviewers in the subject area. The reviewers are chosen for their expertise, publication record, and lack of conflict of interest. They assess the manuscript on the following criteria:
- Methodological soundness and scientific integrity.
- Originality and contribution to the existing literature.
- Clarity, organization, and language proficiency.
Phase III: Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief will make one of the following decisions based on the recommendations of the reviewers:
- Accept: No further action is required.
- Major Revision: The manuscript needs to be rewritten with significant changes in structure or data, followed by a second round of review.
- Reject: The manuscript does not meet the scientific and ethical standards of the journal.
3. Ethical Expectations
Confidentiality: Manuscripts submitted to the journal are considered privileged information, and reviewers are not allowed to disclose or use them prior to publication.
Objectivity: Reviewers are expected to be honest and constructive in their comments to help authors improve their manuscripts.
Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers are expected to withdraw from the review process if they have any personal or professional connection with the authors or the subject of the manuscript.
4. Final Authority
The final authority on the acceptance or rejection of any manuscript is the Editor-in-Chief of Atlas Care Science.