<p><strong>Roles and Responsibilities</strong>: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the overall editorial direction and upholding the highest ethical standards of the journal. Senior Editors assign manuscripts to appropriate reviewers and ensure timely, fair peer review. Associate Editors and editorial board members manage submissions within their fields, facilitate communication with reviewers and authors, and provide constructive guidance to improve the quality of submissions.</p><p><strong>Peer Review Process</strong>: Archives of Physiology follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated for scientific originality, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation and relevance to the journal’s scope. Reviewers are selected based on expertise and are expected to provide unbiased, confidential assessments. Decisions on acceptance, revision or rejection are based on reviewers’ recommendations and the judgment of the editorial team.</p><p>This editorial policy ensures transparency, accountability and integrity in publishing, supporting the dissemination of high-quality physiological research.</p>