The review process for articles submitted to Il sogno della farfalla is based on independent and qualified assessments provided by external reviewers. Their primary role is to offer advisory opinions to the Editorial Board by providing detailed evaluations of the scientific quality and publishability of the manuscript. The Editorial Board reserves the final decision regarding the publication of manuscripts.

 

Review Process

Manuscripts are reviewed through a double-blind process, ensuring that:

• the identities of the authors remain anonymous to the reviewers;
• the identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors.

This methodology is adopted to guarantee a transparent and impartial evaluation process.

 

Evaluation Criteria

When reviewing manuscripts, reviewers are invited to consider the following aspects:

• Relevance: Assess the manuscript’s alignment with the scientific and cultural focus, objectives, and readership of the journal.
• Originality and significance: Evaluate whether the manuscript offers an innovative or otherwise noteworthy contribution to the field.
• Scientific rigor: Examine the validity of methods, consistency of results, robustness of conclusions, and the manuscript’s currency relative to existing research and literature.
• Clarity of presentation: Ensure that the manuscript is well written, clear, and well organized.

 

Comments and Report

Reviewers must provide a clear, detailed, and constructive report using the review form provided by the Editorial Office. In particular, the report should include:

• comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript;
• suggestions to improve the scientific quality and/or clarity of presentation;
• specific indications regarding any issues related to content or form.

Reviewers are encouraged to avoid subjective judgments or unprofessional comments.

 

Deadlines

The review must be completed within the deadline agreed upon when the manuscript is assigned. If reviewers encounter difficulties meeting the deadline, they should promptly inform the Editorial Board to arrange alternative solutions if necessary.

 

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation. If such conflicts arise, reviewers are required to inform the Editorial Board and, if appropriate, decline to review the manuscript.

 

Confidentiality

The contents of assigned manuscripts and any information related to the review process must be treated with strict confidentiality and must not be shared with third parties.