Peer review policy

All submissions to STEM Education International undergo a check for completeness before being forwarded to an Editor, who will determine their suitability for peer review. Further, the editorial team will assess their relevance to the journal’s scope and compliance with submission guidelines. Manuscripts that pass this preliminary stage are forwarded to at least two independent reviewers, selected based on their expertise, experience, and scholarly contributions in the relevant field. In conflicting evaluations, additional reviewers may be invited to provide further assessment.

This journal adopts a double-blind review model, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to promote objectivity and minimise potential bias. Confidentiality is strictly maintained throughout the process; reviewers must treat all submitted materials as confidential and not disclose any part of the manuscript to unauthorised parties.

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on scientific rigour, originality, relevance to the journal’s scope, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards. They are also encouraged to provide constructive feedback to help authors improve the quality of their work. To support an efficient review process, reviewers are given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations.

Once the reviews are received, the editorial team will consider all comments and recommendations to determine the following action. The possible decisions include acceptance, acceptance with minor revisions, acceptance with major revisions, or rejection. If revisions are requested, authors must address all feedback thoroughly and submit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

The final decision on publication is made during the Editorial Meeting, taking into account the reviewers’ assessments and the manuscript's overall quality.

Any manuscript that has received a decision of "revision required" but is not resubmitted within three (3) months from the date the revision request was sent will be considered withdrawn by the author(s). If no revised manuscript or extension request is received within this period, the manuscript will be automatically declined and will not proceed to the next stage of the editorial process.

This policy is implemented to maintain the efficiency of our publication workflow and to ensure a fair and timely review process for all contributors. We encourage authors to revise and resubmit their manuscripts within the given timeframe or contact the editorial team if additional time is needed.