Peer review

Submitted papers will normally be read by at least two reviewers and by one of the Associate Editors. The author’s name should not appear on the paper itself, and, as far as possible, should not be identifiable from references in the text; where possible, the identity of the author will not be made known to the reviewers of the paper.

Suggesting reviewers

Authors are encouraged to recommend reviewers or request the exclusion of specific potential reviewers, for instance because they are too close to the paper or their position is directly opposed. 

The suggested names may or may not be used, but authors’ ideas are appreciated, as they are useful in the peer review process. Ideally, the list will contain some language experts (where relevant), some theory specialists, and some people that the editors might not automatically have thought of but who the authors have encountered in doing research for the paper.

Appeals

To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the Editors in Chief (at phonology@cambridge.org) and specify the reason for your appeal. 

Your appeal will be reviewed by the Editors in Chief and/or an Editor who did not review the manuscript. The final decision regarding your appeal will rest with the Phonology Editors in Chief and Editorial Board.