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.