Author Appeals Policy

CCE upholds rigorous standards, but provides this policy to ensure genuine concerns regarding environmental data interpretation are heard.

1. Grounds for Appeal

• Reviewer misinterpretation of climate models or ecological data.

• Evidence of bias or unreported conflicts of interest.

• Procedural errors during the technical review phase.

2. Submission

• Authors must provide a formal appeal with supporting evidence or corrected data within 20 days.

3. Review Process

• The Editor-in-Chief may seek advice from an ethics advisor or a neutral board member specializing in the relevant environmental discipline.

4. Limitations: Submitting an appeal does not guarantee a reversal. Repetitive or baseless appeals will not be considered.

5. Communication: Resolution is generally achieved within 4–8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the climate data involved.