Peer Review Process

Articles submitted are at the beginning reviewed by the editors; subsequently the articles, without giving the name of the author of the article (i.e. in an anonymous version), are forwarded to two reviewers. Potential reviewers do not know the identity of the author of the text; reviews are performed anonymously. Reviewers are obliged not to disclose their identity. It is assumed that reviewers should have at least a PhD degree. Reviewers prepare a review on a form designed by the editors. Reviewers are obliged to prepare a review consistent with their competence and best knowledge, taking into account the established criteria of objectivity.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editorial Board makes one of the following decisions:

• acceptance of the article for publication;
• acceptance subject to revisions;
• resubmission of the article for further review;
• rejection of the article

In addition, purely formal elements are taken into account, such as conciseness, a precise presentation of the article’s thesis, and clarity of argumentation. If the article could be of interest to a non-specialist, this will be an additional advantage. If the reviews are mutually exclusive, or even contradictory, the editorial board may appoint an additional reviewer before making a decision.