Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Recent Science and Technology are subject to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and reliability of published research. The journal follows a double-blind review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation process. Peer review is conducted by qualified experts in the relevant disciplines, who assess submissions based on their scientific soundness, originality, and alignment with the journal’s scope.

1. Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted by the corresponding (or submitting) author exclusively through the ThaiJO online submission system. Use of this designated platform ensures that submissions are efficiently received, managed, and processed by the journal’s editorial team. In addition, the system streamlines the submission workflow and facilitates the organized handling of all manuscripts.

2. Initial editorial review (1-2 weeks)

The Section Editor conducts an initial screening of all submitted manuscripts to determine their alignment with the journal’s scope and submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria are rejected without proceeding to peer review. Submissions are also assessed for compliance with formatting standards. Manuscripts that are deemed suitable in scope but fail to meet formatting requirements will be returned to the authors for revision. Once the manuscript satisfies all initial criteria, it is transferred to manage the peer-review process.

3. Peer review (4-6 weeks)

Recent Science and Technology employs a double-blind peer-review system involving a minimum of three expert reviewers. Prior to review, the editorial office anonymizes all submissions by removing identifying information, including authors’ names, affiliations, email addresses, and acknowledgments. Reviewers are selected from institutions different from that of the authors to ensure independence. If invited reviewers do not respond, additional invitations may be issued as necessary to secure the required number of qualified reviewers.

4. Decision (1-2 weeks)

The Section Editor and Editor-in-Chief make the final decision regarding the acceptance, rejection, or revision of a manuscript based on the reviewers’ evaluations. In cases where substantial discrepancies exist among reviewer comments, an additional reviewer may be invited prior to reaching a final decision. Authors are notified of the outcome, whether acceptance, rejection, or a request for minor or major revision, along with the reviewers’ comments through the online submission system.

When revisions are required, authors must address all reviewer comments and resubmit the revised manuscript for further evaluation, which may involve additional rounds of review. The resubmission should include a version of the manuscript with changes clearly indicated, as well as a detailed, point-by-point response to the reviewers’ comments and, where appropriate, a rebuttal. Authors are typically given two weeks to complete minor revisions and three weeks for major revisions.

5. Production (1-2 weeks)

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication in Recent Science and Technology, it enters the production stage. During this phase, the editorial team conducts a comprehensive stylistic and technical review to ensure typographical accuracy and proper reference formatting. This process includes professional copyediting as well as the refinement of all figures, tables, and supplementary materials.

6. Proofreading and final correction (1-2 weeks)

Following formatting, the article is returned to the authors for review to ensure accuracy. After any necessary corrections have been made, the revised version undergoes final verification by the authors. Upon completion, the authors’ confirmation is communicated to the Editor-in-Chief.

7. Publication (1 weeks)

Upon completion of all production stages, a CrossRef DOI is assigned and the article is published online. The article is subsequently allocated to a specific volume and issue. The overall timeline, from initial submission to final publication, typically ranges from 3 to 5 months.