Peer Review Policy
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Stages:
- Initial Screening
- Manuscripts are assessed for originality, completeness, journal scope, academic relevance, and compliance with submission requirements.
- Submitted papers may undergo an initial similarity and plagiarism assessment before being considered for external review.
- Double-Blind Review
- Suitable manuscripts are independently evaluated by at least two qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
- The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential to promote objective and impartial assessment.
- Decision Phase
- The editorial decision may be Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject, based on reviewer recommendations and the overall scholarly quality of the manuscript.
- Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers when further evaluation is necessary.
Review Time:
- The journal targets an average review period of 2–4 weeks, although the timeframe may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and revision requirements.
Reviewer Responsibilities:
- Preserve the confidentiality and integrity of all manuscripts and review-related information.
- Provide clear, constructive, impartial, and academically relevant comments to help strengthen the submitted work.
- Assess manuscripts objectively without discrimination, personal bias, or inappropriate influence.
- Report any concerns regarding academic misconduct, plagiarism, data integrity, conflicts of interest, or ethical compliance to the editorial team.
- Initial Screening