General Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Apis first undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure that the content fits the journal’s scope, structure, and ethical standards.

At this stage, the editor may:

• Reject the manuscript outright,

• Request revisions before peer review, or

• Forward the paper for expert evaluation in the case of research articles.

Peer Review Procedure
All scientific articles are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

Each manuscript is evaluated by a minimum of three independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
If there is no unanimous recommendation regarding publication, the editor may invite additional reviewers to ensure a balanced and fair decision.

Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript’s originality, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, and scientific relevance.
Their comments are transmitted anonymously to the authors, who may be asked to revise and resubmit their work.

Reader letters, short communications, and other non-research materials are not subject to external peer review; they are instead evaluated internally for clarity, ethical soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Editorial Decision and Independence
The final decision on acceptance or rejection rests exclusively with the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the article’s scientific merit.

Editorial decisions are made independently and without any financial, institutional, or personal influence.
Reviewers receive no remuneration for their efforts; their contribution is recognized as part of the Apis community’s voluntary commitment to maintaining scientific integrity.

Confidentiality
All submitted manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest before accepting an assignment.