Editorial Process

The peer review process in the journal “Efficient Rabbit and Fur Animal Breeding” is double-blind, meaning it is anonymous for both reviewers and authors. All manuscripts are independently evaluated by two or more qualified reviewers.

Reviewer Selection Criteria

Reviewers are selected based on the following criteria:

  • Expertise and specialization in the subject area of the manuscript;
  • Relevant scientific publications and experience in the field;
  • Absence of conflicts of interest with the authors or their institutions;
  • Academic degree or professional qualification sufficient to evaluate the research.

Review Process

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for:

  • Relevance of the study to the journal’s scope;
  • Scientific novelty and originality;
  • Validity and reliability of methods and results;
  • Quality, coherence, and clarity of presentation.

Each reviewer provides a written report with recommendations. Based on these reports, the Editorial Board makes one of the following decisions:

  1. Accept the manuscript;
  2. Minor revision — small corrections are required before publication;
  3. Major revision — substantial changes are required, and the manuscript may be re-reviewed;
  4. Reject the manuscript.

Authors receive the reviewers’ reports and, if necessary, submit a revised manuscript for final approval. Manuscripts requiring major revisions may be sent for re-review.

Review Timelines

  • Reviewers are typically given 2–4 weeks to evaluate the manuscript;
  • Authors are requested to submit revisions within 2–6 weeks, depending on the extent of changes;
  • The Editorial Board makes the final decision promptly after receiving the revised manuscript.

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

All manuscripts are subject to mandatory plagiarism screening before peer review. Authors must ensure that the manuscript is original and has not been published previously.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are confidential. Reviewers and editorial staff must not disclose content or use information for personal purposes.

Copyright and Editorial Rights

After publication, authors transfer copyright to the journal’s editorial office. The Editorial Board reserves the right to make editorial changes to improve clarity or presentation, provided that such changes do not affect the scientific content or integrity of the research.