In our journal, we are using double blind peer review in which neither the authors nor the reviewers see each other. 20 days are given to the reviewers for peer review process. We have prepared an evaluation form for peer review and reviewers fill in this form by selecting appropriate options. In addition, blank areas are prepared on which the reviewers will write their opinions. After the first peer review process, according to the reviews, one of the following methods will be adopted.

In the first method, if two reviewers have recommended revisions, the editor reviews the recommendations and adds his/her extra recommendations to the recommendation letter and sends to the authors. A maximum time of 2 weeks is given to the authors. Authors are requested to upload the revised manuscript containing the changes in a highlighted form and another document explaining the changes. The revision is sent to the reviewers by the editor and their opinions are acquired again. If the reviewers find the revision adequate, the editor makes the last decision about the manuscript.

In the second method, if two reviewers decline the manuscript, the manuscript and reviewers’ opinions are examined by the editor, and if the editor finds it necessary, he/she sends the manuscript to a third reviewer (most probably this reviewer will be one of the editorial advisory board members) and a last review is acquired. If a decision of decline is received, the manuscript is declined.

In the third method, after the first review, a decline and a revision/acceptance is received from two reviewers, the editor examines the manuscript and the responses again. If the editor needs another reviewer, he/she sends the manuscript and receives the decision. If the final decision is decline, the manuscript is declined. If a revision is recommended, the first method is followed and the manuscript is sent to the authors for revision.