Peer Review Policy

 

Peer Review Policy

Type of Review

The journal uses a double-blind review system, ensuring the anonymity of both reviewers and authors.

Review Process

• Initial screening by the editorial board.
• Plagiarism check using reliable software (e.g., iThenticate, Turnitin) to detect methodological errors or plagiarism before review.
• Selection of reviewers based on expertise and avoidance of conflicts of interest (e.g., academic relationships with the author).
• Preliminary acceptance papers are sent to two specialized reviewers.
• Final decisions are based on reviewers' reports, with a third review requested if there is a conflict.

Evaluation Criteria

• Research originality and significance.
• Clarity of the problem statement and objective formulation.
• Theoretical and methodological framework.
• Analysis, discussion, and findings.
• Documentation, language, and academic presentation.

Review Timeline

• Initial response: within 10 days.
• Peer review: 30–45 days from the date of assignment.

Possible Review Outcomes

1. Acceptance as-is.
2. Acceptance with minor revisions.
3. Acceptance after major revisions.
4. Rejection.

Direct Rejection Criteria

• Weak methodology or scientific plagiarism.
• Topics outside the journal's scope.
• Exceeding the approved similarity threshold.