In practice, permission to reprint is not often refused provided that credit is given to PTE in the reprinted version. The length of an article is dictated by content, and so is negotiable. Longer articles are often split into two parts that are published in consecutive issues. Peer review Once submitted, your article will be acknowledged and sent out for review. The review process is double-blind the reviewer does not know the author s name, and the author does not know the reviewer s name.
Reviewers often suggest changes to articles.
If the changes are minor, your article will be accepted and you will be asked to respond to the suggestions. If the changes are major, you will be given details of what is needed and informed that re-submission will involve another review process. The review process is not just a hurdle that has to be passed. It is a way of improving your article so that it is better received when it is published. The review process gives you access to unbiased and high-quality feedback that is used to improve your article.