Peer Review Process

1. Author Representations

By submitting a manuscript to JSSHEW, authors affirm that:

  • The work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  • All authors listed have substantially contributed to the research and writing.

  • Any overlap with conference or workshop versions is clearly disclosed and justified.

  • Authors accept the journal’s peer review, ethical, and copyright policies.

Authors are encouraged to consult the full Author Representations Policy on the journal’s website for more details.

2. How to Submit

Manuscripts should be submitted through the official submission portal:

JSSHEW Submission Portal (link provided on the journal website)

Submission Requirements:

  • The corresponding author must register and provide complete contact details.

  • If the submission is an extended version of a previously published conference paper, the author must:

    • Identify the original event (name, date, and location).

    • Clearly outline the substantive differences in content and analysis.

  • Authors are required to submit their ORCID iD. If not available, authors will be prompted to register at ORCID.org.

3. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process using the journal’s editorial system. The steps are:

Initial Submission

  • Manuscript is submitted to the Editor-in-Chief (EIC).

Editor Assignment

  • The EIC assigns an Associate Editor (AE) based on topic match and conflict of interest considerations.

  • If the EIC has a conflict, the AE manages the process independently.

Reviewer Selection

  • The AE recommends 3–4 reviewers based on subject expertise.

  • The EIC ensures fairness, checks reviewer workload, and confirms absence of conflicts.

Review Timelines

  • Standard review period is 4–6 weeks. Some reviewers may require up to 10 weeks.

  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript on originality, relevance, methods, clarity, and contribution.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ feedback, the AE proposes a recommendation to the EIC. Possible outcomes:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision (does not require re-review)

  • Major Revision (typically re-reviewed)

  • Reject

Notification and Resubmission

  • Authors receive a formal decision letter with anonymous reviewer reports.

  • Revised manuscripts must respond point-by-point to reviewer comments.

  • In rare cases, a second Major Revision may result in rejection.

  • Rejected papers may be resubmitted as new submissions, subject to standard review.

4. Technical Correspondence

JSSHEW welcomes Technical Correspondence, including:

  • Short communications

  • Methodological notes

  • Preliminary findings with practical relevance

These submissions undergo expedited review, but are expected to meet academic quality standards.

5. Author Appeals

Authors who believe their submission was mishandled may:

  1. Contact the Editor-in-Chief with a formal written appeal.

  2. If unresolved, escalate the matter to the Chair of the Future Publishing Editorial Board, in accordance with the journal’s policy.

Appeals must include a clear, evidence-based rationale. Editorial decisions will not be reversed without compelling justification.

6. Change of Contact Information

Authors are responsible for notifying the editorial office of any changes to their address or contact information during the review or production process.

Editorial Contact: jsshew@fupress.org