Peer review serves as the fundamental mechanism for ensuring academic journal quality. Through evaluation by field experts, our editorial office determines manuscript acceptance to maintain the journal's academic standards. Engineering Plastics Application implements a three-tier review system: preliminary editorial review, expert peer review, and final review by the Editor-in-Chief (Editorial Board). The journal employs a double-blind peer review process with the following workflow:

 

1 Preliminary Review

Editors conduct initial screening assessing:

·         Topic relevance

·         Academic merit

·         Plagiarism check results

·         Format compliance

·         Research ethics compliance

Manuscripts meeting journal standards proceed to expert review; others will be returned or require revisions before resubmission.

 

 

2  External Review (Peer Review)

(1) Reviewer Selection:

·         Minimum 2 reviewers selected from expert database matching the research field

·         Additional reviewers consulted if conflicting evaluations occur

·         Conflict avoidance: Excludes collaborators, mentors/students, or competitors of authors

(2) Evaluation Criteria:

·         Scientific significance and novelty

·         Practical applicability

·         Result reliability

·         Research design validity

·         Writing clarity

·         Detailed revision suggestions required

 

3  Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes final determinations based on peer reviews:

·         Direct acceptance

·         Revision and re-review

·         Additional expert consultation

·         Rejection