Peer Review Process

Journal of Grid, Machines and Drives follows a peer review process designed to evaluate the originality, technical quality, clarity, relevance, and ethical compliance of submitted manuscripts.

Initial Editorial Check

After submission, the editorial office checks whether the manuscript fits the journal scope and meets basic submission requirements. Manuscripts may be returned to authors for correction before review if required information is missing.

Scope and Quality Assessment

The editor assesses the manuscript for relevance to electrical grids, machines, drives, power electronics, energy systems, smart grids, and related areas. Manuscripts outside the scope of the journal may be rejected without external review.

Reviewer Assignment

Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are asked to evaluate methodology, originality, technical correctness, presentation, references, conclusions, and contribution to the field.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer comments and editorial evaluation, the manuscript may be accepted, sent for minor revision, sent for major revision, rejected, or subjected to further review.

Revisions

Authors should respond to reviewer and editor comments clearly. Revised manuscripts should include appropriate changes and a response explaining how each comment has been addressed.

Final Decision

The editor makes the final decision based on the manuscript quality, reviewer feedback, author responses, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal.