ACE Journal of Neurosciences (ACEJN) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific quality, editorial excellence, and publication integrity. Our efficient and rigorous editorial, peer-review, and production processes ensure that every published article meets internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.
Editorial Screening
Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment to determine whether it:
- Falls within the journal's scope.
- Meets the journal's submission requirements.
- Demonstrates scientific originality and relevance.
- Complies with ethical and publication standards.
- Is suitable for peer review.
Manuscripts that fail to satisfy these criteria may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected before peer review.
Peer Review Quality
All eligible manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
- Originality and novelty.
- Scientific significance.
- Research methodology.
- Statistical validity.
- Ethical compliance.
- Clarity and organization.
- Accuracy of conclusions.
- Relevance to neuroscience and related disciplines.
The Editorial Board carefully considers reviewer recommendations before making the final publication decision.
Plagiarism Screening
All submitted manuscripts are screened for similarity using Turnitin or equivalent plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of similarity, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct may be rejected without further consideration.
Technical and Production Quality
Accepted manuscripts undergo comprehensive production checks, including:
- Professional copyediting.
- Grammar and language review.
- Reference and DOI verification.
- Formatting and typesetting.
- Figure and table quality assessment.
- Final author proof review before publication.
These procedures ensure accuracy, readability, consistency, and professional presentation.
Ethical Quality Assurance
ACEJN follows the publication ethics recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, authorship disputes, image manipulation, or other ethical concerns are investigated in accordance with established editorial procedures.
Continuous Quality Improvement
The Editorial Board regularly reviews and updates the journal's editorial policies, peer-review procedures, and publication practices to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with international publishing standards.
Commitment to Excellence
Through rigorous editorial evaluation, independent peer review, ethical oversight, plagiarism screening, and professional production services, ACE Journal of Neurosciences strives to publish accurate, reliable, and high-quality scientific research that contributes to the advancement of neuroscience worldwide.
