Submission of Appeal: Authors may submit a formal appeal if they believe the editorial decision was based on a misunderstanding of the research or any procedural error.
Appeal Procedure: The appeal must be submitted in writing, clearly explaining the grounds for the appeal. This includes pointing out the specific reasons why the author believes the decision was flawed.
Review of the Appeal: The appeal will be reviewed by a separate editorial panel or an associate editor or editor in chief who was not involved in the initial decision. They may seek additional reviews from independent reviewers if necessary.
Final Decision: The editorial team will notify the author of the outcome of the appeal in writing. The decision of the appeal panel is final and binding....
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