For Authors & Reviewers
Peer Review Process
Every article we publish goes through independent expert review before acceptance – this is what makes an accepted manuscript trustworthy, regardless of the open access model it's published under. Here is how the process works.
Editorial boards are being formed for every journal. Until a journal's board is in place, the Lyra Science editorial office handles its manuscripts: each one is anonymised, checked against the journal's scope and sent to at least two reviewers who do not know the authors.
Editorial screening
Every submission is first checked by the editorial office against the journal's scope and anonymised before being sent out for review.
Double-blind peer review
Manuscripts are assessed by two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise, without either party knowing the other's identity. Reviewers evaluate quality, originality, methodological rigor, and significance to the journal's scope.
Editorial decision
Based on reviewer feedback, the editor reaches one of four outcomes: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
Revision & re-review
If revisions are requested, authors resubmit an updated manuscript along with a response to reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers, if they agree, to confirm the concerns were addressed.
Final decision & publication
Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to production – assigned a DOI, published under CC BY 4.0, and made freely available immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use AI tools?
People make every editorial decision. The editorial office uses software, some of it AI-based, only for technical work – such as typesetting and metadata – and never to assess a manuscript or decide on it. Reviewers must not upload a manuscript, or any part of it, to an AI tool (see the Reviewer Guidelines).
Why double-blind specifically?
Neither reviewers nor authors know each other's identity during review. This reduces the chance that a reviewer's judgment is influenced by an author's reputation, institution, or prior work – the manuscript is assessed on its own merits.
What if I disagree with a decision?
You can respond directly to the editor with your reasoning, referencing the specific reviewer comments in question. The editor may seek an additional independent opinion before finalizing the decision.
Where can I track my manuscript's status?
Every stage of review is visible in your author dashboard – you don't need to e-mail the editorial office to check progress.
Interested in reviewing for us? See our Reviewer Guidelines.
Last reviewed: November 6, 2026