Mechanical Sciences performs a single-blind peer review. However, it is up to the referees to reveal their identity. Once the manuscript has been registered (as a regular manuscript or part of a special issue), the author will receive a manuscript number from the online editorial support system, the Copernicus Office Editor, and will be asked to upload the manuscript files as described in the manuscript submission.
For the final decision, the topical editor either directly recommends to the executive editor in charge the acceptance/rejection of the revised manuscript for publication or consults again referees. In case of acceptance or rejection, the executive editor is asked to verify the decision of the topical editor. She/he can either approve it or request additional corrections.