Peer Review Policy

At CCE, the peer review process is central to ensuring that environmental and climate data are accurate and impactful.

1. 4-Expert Review Model Submissions are scrutinized by 2 Internal and 2 External reviewers. This double-blind approach prevents national or personal bias from influencing scientific outcomes.

2. Workflow and Screening

  • Desk Review: Preliminary check for ethical approvals and plagiarism.

  • Review Process: Takes 4–6 weeks depending on complexity.

  • Recommendations: Reviewers may suggest rejection if the methodological rigor is insufficient for climate science standards.

3. Appeals Authors may submit a formal appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with supporting evidence if they believe a decision was based on error.

4. Standards CCE strictly adheres to COPE and HEC Pakistan publishing quality benchmarks.