Open Access Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Environmental Reports are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. In this model, both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other, ensuring impartial and unbiased evaluations. This approach helps guarantee fairness and transparency in the review process.

Initial Evaluation/Technical Review

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation by the Editor(s). At this stage, manuscripts may be rejected for various reasons, including lack of originality, significant scientific flaws, poor grammar or language quality, or misalignment with the aims and scope of the journal. Submissions that meet the minimum criteria are then forwarded to at least two subject-area experts for detailed peer review.

Peer-Review

Typically, each manuscript is reviewed by a minimum of two qualified external experts in the relevant field. The feedback provided by reviewers is carefully considered in making the decision to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript. However, the final decision lies with the Editor-in-Chief. In some cases, the Editor-in-Chief may consult advisory board members before making the final determination.

The Associate Editor and Review Editors support the review process to ensure its integrity and compliance with ethical standards. In line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, any submissions that an Editor cannot handle (e.g., due to conflicts of interest) will be reassigned to another member of the Editorial Board or a guest editor.

Author’s Suggestions for Reviewers

Authors may suggest potential peer reviewers, following these guidelines:

Suggested reviewers must hold recognized expertise in the subject area, as demonstrated by their publication record.
Reviewers should not be from the authors’ own institution or past affiliations.
Authors must provide institutional or academic email addresses and academic profiles for suggested reviewers.
The journal reserves the right to reject any or all of the suggested reviewers.