The Bulletin of the Kyushu Institute of Technology follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and impactful research. Peer review is central to maintaining academic excellence and contributes significantly to the credibility and integrity of scholarly publishing.

The journal strictly adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines, ensuring that the review process remains fair, transparent, and timely.

Purpose of Peer Review

Peer review serves the following objectives:

  • To validate the quality, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts
  • To guide editors in making well-informed publication decisions
  • To help authors improve their manuscripts through expert feedback

📑 Overview of the Peer Review Workflow

Step 1: Submission by Author
The author submits the manuscript via email to 📧editorkyupeerref@gmail.com

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief or editorial board reviews the submission for:

  • Scope relevance
  • Compliance with journal guidelines
  • Plagiarism and formatting standards

Manuscripts not meeting basic criteria may be rejected at this stage.

Step 3: Assignment to Reviewers
Eligible manuscripts are assigned to 2 or more independent reviewers based on subject expertise. Reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.

Step 4: Reviewer Evaluation
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and significance
  • Methodological soundness
  • Quality of data and analysis
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Ethical compliance

Each reviewer provides one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision

Step 5: Editorial Decision
The editor consolidates reviewers’ feedback and makes a decision. The outcome is communicated to the corresponding author via email along with reviewer comments.

Step 6: Author Revision (if applicable)
Depending on the decision:

  • Minor Revisions – Author updates and resubmits the manuscript for final approval.
  • Major Revisions – Author revises and resubmits; the updated manuscript undergoes another round of peer review.
  • Revise & Resubmit as New – Substantial revisions are requested; the revised work may be treated as a new submission.

Step 7: Final Acceptance and Publication
Once approved, the author submits the final manuscript, copyright form, and publication fee details. The manuscript is processed for publication in the next scheduled issue.

📊 Reviewer Selection Process

Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject expertise
  • Academic credentials
  • Prior publication record
  • No conflict of interest with the manuscript

Sources used include:

  • Editorial board networks
  • Bibliographic databases
  • Reviewer suggestions from authors
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