1. Appealing an Editorial Rejection
Authors who believe a rejection decision was based on factual errors or misunderstanding of the scientific methodology may submit an appeal. To file an appeal:
- Submit the appeal within 30 days of the rejection decision by emailing [email protected] or the journal editor.
- Provide a detailed, point-by-point scientific rebuttal addressing the reviewers' and editors' comments with verifiable evidence.
- Appeals are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial board member who was not involved in the original decision. Only one appeal per manuscript is considered.
2. Complaints Regarding Editorial Conduct or Process
Complaints concerning peer reviewer misconduct, undue editorial delays, or staff conduct should be directed to the Scholix Editorial Integrity Office at [email protected]. Every complaint is acknowledged within 3 business days and investigated confidentially in accordance with COPE dispute resolution protocols.