Peer Review Process
This journal follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of published research. The review process is conducted in the following stages:
1. Initial Submission and Screening
- Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to check for completeness, scope alignment, formatting compliance, and plagiarism detection.
- Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's standards or ethical policies may be desk-rejected at this stage.
2. Double-Blind Peer Review
- Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
- Both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process to ensure impartial evaluation.
- Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, significance, clarity, and ethical compliance.
3. Reviewers’ Recommendations
Based on the reviewers' feedback, the manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:
- Accepted – The manuscript is accepted without revisions.
- Minor Revisions – The manuscript requires small changes before final acceptance.
- Major Revisions – The manuscript needs significant improvements and must be resubmitted for further review.
- Rejected – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or falls outside its scope.
4. Revision and Resubmission
- If revisions are required, authors must submit a revised version along with a detailed response to the reviewers’ comments.
- The revised manuscript may undergo further peer review if necessary.
5. Final Decision and Publication
- The Editor-in-Chief or the editorial board makes the final decision based on the reviewers' recommendations.
- Accepted manuscripts are copyedited, formatted, and proofread before online publication.
6. Ethical Considerations
- Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and maintain the confidentiality of the review process.
- Manuscripts suspected of plagiarism, fabrication, or ethical misconduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken.
This peer review process ensures the publication of high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the respective field.