Peer-review is the system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Independent researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity and significance to help editors determine whether the manuscript should be published inthisjournal.

Journal of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technologyoperates a single-blind peer-review system, where the reviewers are aware of the names and affiliations of the authors, but the reviewer reports provided to authors are anonymous. Single-blind peer review is the traditional model of peer review that many reviewers are comfortable with, and it facilitates a dispassionate critique of a manuscript.

Review Process

To ensure that the peer review process is conducted in a scientific and orderly manner, the Editorial Office of theJournal of Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technologyimplements a three-stage review system.

1. Initial Review

The handling editor conducts a comprehensive assessment of each manuscript in accordance with the principles of objectivity and fairness, evaluating its academic quality, writing quality, scientific originality, and potential practical value. Based on the assessment, the handling editor classifies the manuscript as rejected, returned for revision, or recommended for further consideration, and provides corresponding review comments.

2. Peer Review

Based on the handling editor's recommendation, as well as the manuscript's writing quality, academic merit, column planning, and publication schedule, the Editorial Officearrangesa peer review.

Peerreviewisconductedby two or more experts who will be asked to evaluate whether the manuscript is scientifically sound and coherent, whether it duplicates already published work, and whether or not the manuscript is sufficiently clear for publication. The Editorial office will make a decision based on these reports and, where necessary, they will consult with members of the Editorial Board.

3. Final Review

The Editor-in-Chief conducts the final review of manuscripts recommended for publication, taking into account their academic quality as well as the Editorial Office's thematic priorities and publication plan. In light of the journal's scope and characteristics, the Editor-in-Chief places particular emphasis on the scientific value of the manuscript's topic and makes a comprehensive evaluation of each manuscript proposed for publication. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on whether the manuscript will be accepted for publication.

Manuscripts submitted by editorial board members and editors must also strictly adhere to the entire review procedures of the journal. The review of these manuscripts will be conducted independently from the editorial board members, editors, and their research teams.Editorial board members and editors must avoid participating in the review of manuscripts authored by individuals with whom they have competition, collaboration, or other conflicts of interest.

The review process for supplementary issues, special issues, and special columns follows the same procedure as the regular articles, including identical review and editorial processes, with the Editor-in-Chief making the final acceptance decision. The journal may invite authoritative experts in the field to serve asGuestEditors, responsible for selecting topic, inviting contribution, and taking peer review under the supervisionof the Editor-in-Chief to ensure fairness in the review process.