Information for Reviewers
Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific rigor and publication excellence in Physical Mesomechanics. To maintain the highest standards in solid-state physics, materials science, and multiscale mechanics, the Editorial Board invites recognized international experts to evaluate submitted manuscripts.
Interactive Peer-Review System
Invited reviewers can accept or decline review requests, examine manuscript files, and complete structured 8-criterion review reports directly through the secure review link provided in their personal invitation email.
Review Timeline & Expectations
- Invitation Response: Please accept or decline the review invitation within 3 business days via your portal account or by replying to the editorial email.
- Review Completion: We kindly request that you complete and submit your review report within 14 calendar days. If you require an extension, please inform the editorial office in advance.
- Alternative Recommendations: If you are unable to review the manuscript due to scheduling or a conflict of interest, we warmly welcome your recommendations of qualified alternative reviewers.
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts according to the journal's 8 core criteria:
- Relevance to the scientific scope of Physical Mesomechanics.
- Scientific novelty, original contributions, and conceptual value.
- Soundness of physical models, mathematical consistency, and experimental methodology.
- Reliability of results and quality of characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, mechanical testing, etc.).
- Adequacy and depth of discussion, including physical mechanisms.
- Clarity of structure, concise presentation, and quality of figures with scale bars.
- Appropriateness and recency of literature citations.
- Definitive recommendation (Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, Reject).
Review Form Template
You may submit your review either via the online form in the Reviewer Portal or by uploading a completed review document:
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