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- Type of peer review: single-blind; double-blind; triple-blind; open; other (please describe): open; the editors
- Conference submission management system: the conference was organized through the web: https://civf.ulima.edu.pe/
- Number of submissions sent for review: 24
- Number of submissions accepted: 24
- Acceptance rate (number of submissions accepted/number of submissions received): all accepted
- Average number of reviews per paper: two or three
- Total number of reviewers involved: seven
- Any additional information on the review process: no comments
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Editorial Decision: based on the feedback from peer reviewers, the editors make a decision. The possible decisions include the following:
- Acceptance: the manuscript is accepted for publication without major revisions.
- Minor Revisions: the manuscript needs minor changes or clarifications before acceptance.
- Major Revisions: the manuscript requires substantial revisions and needs to be reevaluated after revisions.
- Rejection: the manuscript does not meet the necessary quality and is not suitable for publication in its current form.
Revisions and Resubmission: If revisions are requested, the authors make the necessary changes to address the editors’ comments and concerns. The revised manuscript is then resubmitted to the editors for further evaluation.
Final Decision: The Editorial or handling editor makes a final decision based on the revised manuscript and feedback from the authors. This decision may lead to acceptance, further revisions, or rejection.
Conflicts of Interest
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