We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed reviewers for their willingness to collaborate with the Journal of Urban Economics and Planning. To confirm your interest or decline the opportunity to review submitted papers, please utilize the "Accept" or "Decline" options provided in the review email as promptly as possible.

Below, we outline the general principles and criteria that guide our journal's review process:

 

General Review Principles:

- Adherence to the double-blind review process.

- Preservation of the confidentiality of all information presented in the submitted paper.

- Declining review assignments in cases of conflicts of interest.

- Provision of comprehensive feedback to enhance the paper.

- Customize the review process based on the paper's type (research, review, monograph, etc.).

- Adherence to the established review timeline.

 

Criteria for Reviewing Papers:

- Originality of research (topic, methodology, or study sample).

- Authenticity of the paper's content.

- Precision and coherence of the paper's findings.

- Contribution of fresh perspectives to the existing field of study.

- Adherence to publication ethics.

- Compliance with the journal's structural guidelines (as delineated in the author's guidelines).

- Utilization of contemporary, pertinent, and well-supported references.

- Observance of the specific requirements for the paper type (research, review, monograph, etc.).

- Proper use of language and writing conventions.

- Absence of any instances of scientific misconduct.

 

The journal's team expresses profound appreciation for the diligent efforts of our esteemed reviewers. We wholeheartedly welcome any suggestions or feedback from our respected reviewers concerning the review process.

 

For further information or any questions, please feel free to contact us via the provided email addresses or phone numbers in the "Contact Us" section.