Peer Review Process
Climate Sustainability & Global Systems (CSGS) operates a rigorous, transparent, and timely peer review process designed to ensure academic quality, integrity, and efficiency.
The journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) and follows a double-blind peer review system to ensure complete anonymity for both authors and reviewers.
A Overview of Review Timeline
| Stage | Description | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening | Scope check, formatting, plagiarism screening | 3–5 days |
| Editor Assignment | Allocation to Associate Editor | 2–3 days |
| Reviewer Invitation | Reviewer selection and confirmation | 5–7 days |
| Peer Review Period | Independent expert review | 14–21 days |
| First Decision | Decision based on reviewer reports | Within 30 days |
| Author Revision | Addressing reviewer comments | 7–21 days |
| Final Decision | Acceptance / Rejection | ~45 days total |
| Online Publication | Typesetting to Online-First | Within 14 days |
Average Time to First Decision
30 Days
Submission to Publication
45–60 Days
B Step-by-Step Review Process
1. Initial Editorial Assessment (3–5 Days)
Scope verification, plagiarism screening via detection software, and ethical compliance checks. Manuscripts not meeting basic requirements may be desk rejected.
2. Editor Assignment (Within 3 Days)
Submissions are assigned to an Associate Editor based on specific subject expertise.
3. Reviewer Selection (Within 7 Days)
At least two independent reviewers are selected based on academic record, expertise, and institutional diversity.
4. Peer Review (14–21 Days)
Experts evaluate originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to global sustainability systems.
5. Editorial Decision
Possible outcomes: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. The Editor-in-Chief holds final authority.
6. Revision Stage
Authors provide a point-by-point response. Substantial revisions may undergo a second round of review.
7. Production and Publication
Accepted papers undergo professional copyediting, DOI assignment, and Online-First publication.
Special Issue Review
Same rigorous standards apply. Guest Editors manage the workflow under EIC supervision to ensure consistency.
Ethical Safeguards
Plagiarism screening, mandatory conflict of interest disclosure, and adherence to COPE guidelines.
