Peer Review Policy

Functional Thin Films and Energy Materials follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific validity, and relevance of published research. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

All submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor for relevance to the Journal's aims and scope, originality, and basic scholarly and ethical standards. Manuscripts considered suitable are normally sent to at least two independent experts with relevant subject knowledge for detailed evaluation.

Authors may suggest qualified reviewers with relevant expertise or request the exclusion of specific individuals from reviewing their manuscripts, providing appropriate justification where necessary. Such suggestions and requests will be considered by the editorial team, but the final selection of reviewers rests solely with the Journal.

Reviewers assess the manuscript's scientific contribution, methodological soundness, experimental reliability, analysis, interpretation of results, and overall presentation. Their recommendations may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors are expected to address reviewers' comments adequately, and revised manuscripts may be returned for further assessment where necessary.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or designated editor, taking into consideration the reviewers' reports and the Journal's publication standards. Reviewers and editors are required to maintain confidentiality, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and uphold the highest standards of publication ethics and impartiality.

The Journal is committed to conducting a fair, transparent, confidential, and timely peer-review process without discrimination based on authors' institutional affiliations, geographical locations, or academic standing.