Appeals

Appeals of editorial decisions will only be considered if they refer to a specific manuscript and must be based on evidence that either (1) an editor or reviewer made a significant factual error/a major misunderstanding of a manuscript, or (2) the integrity of the editorial decision making process was compromised.  In general, only one appeal per manuscript per decision stage will be considered. 

To appeal an editorial decision, contact the Editors-in-Chief and specify the reason for your appeal. Your appeal will be reviewed and the final decision regarding your appeal will rest with the Editors-in-Chief. New submissions take priority over appeals, so it may take a substantial period of time for the journal to reach a conclusion about your appeal.