Peer Review Process

The peer review process for Tropical Natural History (TNH) consists of the following steps:

1. Submission

Authors submit their manuscript, including figures and tables, along with the required information through the ThaiJO system. (Refer to the Author Guidelines for details.)

2. Initial Editorial Review

The editorial board assesses the manuscript to ensure it aligns with the journal's aims and scope. It must contain all necessary sections and be clearly presented, following the Author Guidelines. Incomplete submissions will not be considered, and authors will be notified via the ThaiJO system.

3. Peer Review

The editorial board selects three reviewers from institutions different from the author’s for a double-blind evaluation of the manuscript. If at least two reviewers approve the manuscript, it will move forward; otherwise, it will be rejected. Possible outcomes of the review include:

  • Acceptance without revision.
  • Acceptance with requested revisions.
  • Rejection.

Review outcomes will be communicated to the author through the ThaiJO system.

4. Revision

If the manuscript is conditionally accepted, authors may need to revise it according to the reviewers' feedback. The revised manuscript, along with any necessary materials, should be submitted, clearly indicating the changes made. If authors disagree with any comments, they must provide reasonable justifications. The editorial board may choose to re-submit the manuscript for review by one or two experts if necessary. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not adequately address the recommended revisions.

5. Final Editorial Review

The editorial board will check the manuscript for typographical errors. Any inquiries or suggestions will be communicated to the author for confirmation. The board retains the right to make adjustments related to the journal's layout, writing style, and reference format without prior notification. Authors may be contacted for additional information or verification during this period, which could extend the revision timeline.

6. Editorial Decision

The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

7. Copy Editing & Artwork

The journal will handle copy editing and artwork preparation, taking approximately two weeks per article, in the order of completion from the previous stage.

8. Proofreading & Final Correction

Proofreading and final corrections will also take about two weeks per article, following the same order of completion.

9. Publication

The entire process from initial submission to publication typically takes around 5-6 months.