Manuscript ID: JOSTA-202603-E309
Article Title: Digital Eyes on Nature - Geospatial Technologies in Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
Double-anonymous review Accepted| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Editorial Screening | Completed |
| External Reviewers | 2 |
| Review Rounds | 1 |
| Revision Type | Minor Revision |
| Final Decision | Accepted |
| Acceptance Date | 25 May 2026 |
20 March 2026
Manuscript submitted through the JOSTA submission portal.
16 April 2026
Manuscript passed preliminary editorial checks.
01 May 2026
Two independent reviewers accepted the review assignment.
12 May 2026
Reviewers recommended publication following minor revision.
19 May 2026
Authors submitted a revised version addressing reviewer concerns.
25 May 2026
Accepted for publication.
Reviewer concerns are summarised by category. Specific comments and author responses are confidential.
| Category | Nature of Concern | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Coverage | Currency and relevance of cited sources | ✓ Addressed |
| Figures & Tables | Addition of visual aids, diagrams, and comparative tables to support content | ✓ Addressed |
| Scope & Balance | Depth of coverage across key technological and methodological areas | ✓ Addressed |
| Scholarly Rigour | Comparative analysis with prior studies and contextualisation of advancements | ✓ Addressed |
| Discussion | Analytical depth and synthesis of findings across reviewed literature | ✓ Addressed |
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