Because of the wide range of topics within both pure science and social science, we are always keen to receive names of potential referees. Each nominated referee is formally asked of they wish to join our list before they are sent a paper. Reviewers are asked to complete a specific form and to return the paper to the Editor, with comments, within one month. This is not always possible and because many people are reviewing papers for several journals we allow a little latitude. Similarly, names of the reviewers are not submitted to authors.
Confidentiality is respected throughout the review process.
An article is reviewed for publication on the understanding that the work has not been submitted for publication elsewhere. If the work or an abstract of it has been previously published, then this should be stated in the accompanying letter. The Journal publishes all material on the understanding that the design of the work has been approved by the local ethical committees or that it conforms to standards burrently applied in the country of origin. In the event of rejection one copy of the manuscript and any other material will be returned. Manuscripts that do not conform to these requirements will be returned for retyping.