Russian Language and Linguistic Theory (“Russkij yazyk v nauchnom osveshchenii”)

Reviewing

A single-blind peer review method is mandatory for processing of all scientific manuscripts submitted to the editorial stuff of “Russkij yazyk v nauchnom osveshchenii” (Russian Language and Linguistic Theory).
This implies that the author is not aware of the identity of the reviewer.
1. Members of the editorial board and leading Russian and international experts in corresponding areas of linguistics perform peer reviews. Members of the editorial board choose readers for peer review.
2. Reviewer has an option to abnegate the assessment should any conflict of interests arise that may affect perception or interpretation of the manuscript. Upon the scrutiny, the reviewer is expected to present the editorial board with one of the following recommendations: - to accept the paper in its present state; - to invited the author to revise their manuscript to address specific concerns before final decision is reached; - that final decision be reached following further reviewing by another specialist; - to reject the manuscript outright.
3. If the reviewer has recommended any refinements, the editorial staff would suggest the author either to implement the corrections, or to dispute them reasonably. Authors are kindly required to limit their revision to 2 weeks and resubmit the adapted manuscript within this period for final evaluation.
4. If author and reviewers meet insurpassable contradictions regarding revision of the manuscript, the conflict will be resolved by the editorial board.
5. The editorial board reaches final decision to reject a manuscript on the hearing according to reviewers’ recommendations, and duly notifies the authors of their decision via e-mail. The board does not accept previously rejected manuscripts for re-evaluation.
6. Upon the decision to accept the manuscript for publishing, the editorial staff notifies the authors of the scheduled date of publication.
7. Kindly note that positive review does not guarantee the acceptance, as final decision in all cases lies with the editorial board. By his authority, editor-in-chief rules final solution of every conflict.
8. Original reviews of submitted manuscripts remain deposited for 3 years.