A "Review Process" is a structured procedure in which subject matter experts or reviewers evaluate and assess submitted works, documents, or proposals. This process is commonly used to evaluate the quality, relevance, or suitability of academic papers, research projects, publication proposals, or other submitted content.
Typical functions of software in the area of "Review Process" could include:
Submission of contributions: Ability for authors or submitters to upload or submit their works or proposals into the software.
Assignment of reviewers: Assignment of reviewers or experts to the submitted contributions based on their areas of expertise or knowledge.
Reviewing tools: Provision of tools for reviewers to read, evaluate, and provide comments or ratings on submitted works.
Time management: Management of deadlines and schedules for the review process to ensure it is completed in a timely manner.
Communication between authors and reviewers: Ability for authors and reviewers to communicate during the review process to clarify questions or exchange feedback.
Decision support: Provision of features to aggregate reviews from different reviewers and support decisions on acceptance, rejection, or revision of submitted contributions.
Transparency and traceability: Provision of transparency about the review process for authors, reviewers, and administrators, as well as traceability of the review steps and results.