Review Process
The review process of a research journal is a structured method to evaluate the quality, originality, relevance, and validity of submitted manuscripts before publication.
1. Manuscript Submission
The author submits the manuscript via the journal's online submission portal or email.
2. Preliminary Editorial Check
- Journal scope alignment
- Plagiarism check
- Format and language compliance
3. Peer Review Process
Double-blind review: Both author and reviewer identities are concealed. Typically, 2–3 reviewers are assigned based on subject expertise.
4. Reviewer Evaluation Criteria
- Originality and innovation
- Methodology
- Relevance to the field
- Literature review adequacy
- Results and discussion quality
- Ethical standards
- Language and structure
5. Reviewers’ Recommendations
Each reviewer provides one of the following recommendations:
- Accept
- Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions
- Reject
Reviewers also include feedback for authors and confidential notes for the editor.
6. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer input, the editor may:
- Accept the paper
- Request revisions (major/minor)
- Reject the paper
If revisions are required, authors resubmit with a response-to-reviewers document.
7. Re-review (if applicable)
Revised papers, especially those with major changes, may be returned to original reviewers for reevaluation.
8. Final Decision and Acceptance
Once the paper meets all criteria, the editor sends an acceptance letter, and the paper proceeds to production.
9. Copyediting and Proofing
- Professional editors correct grammar, formatting, and references.
- Authors review the final proof for approval.
10. Publication
The final version is published in print and online with a DOI and issue details.