Articles in this category Pre-check ‘CrossLink Studies’ implements a thorough and transparent evaluation process managed by scholars and researchers to ensure the highest standards of quality. This process is designed to be quick, compr... Peer Review Throughout the entire process, from submission to the final verdict or publication, a specific member of the CrossLink Studies team oversees the review workflow, acting as the primary liaison for auth... Open Peer Review Some journals under 'CrossLink Studies' offer the possibility of an open peer review upon request. This approach allows for the publication of both the reviewers' feedback and the authors' replies alo... Revision When minor or significant modifications are suggested, the staff at 'CrossLink Studies' will advise the author to update their manuscript prior to its evaluation by the academic editor. In situations... Editor Decision The decision to accept manuscripts at 'CrossLink Studies' is reserved for the academic editor following the peer review, contingent upon the receipt of at least two reports from reviewers. This respon... Author Appeals Authors have the option to contest a manuscript rejection by forwarding an email to the journal's Editorial Office. Such an appeal must include a thorough rationale, featuring detailed replies to the ... Production The internal teams at CrossLink Studies are responsible for the production process of every manuscript, which encompasses language and copy editing tasks. These editing duties are executed by skilled ... Publication Ethics 'CrossLink Studies' aligns with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE Publishing Standards and Guidelines 'CrossLink Studies' adheres to a set of established guidelines and benchmarks across its publications, including: The International Comm Editorial Independence Every article published by 'CrossLink Studies' undergoes a peer review process, with evaluations conducted by autonomous Editorial Boards. The involvement of 'CrossLink Studies' personnel in manuscrip...