Peer Review Policy

Peer Review Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining a rigorous, transparent, and fair peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of all published articles.

1. Type of Peer Review

  • The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.

2. Reviewer Selection

  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the relevant field.

  • The journal strives to include reviewers from diverse institutions and geographical regions to ensure unbiased evaluation.

3. Confidentiality

  • All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

  • Reviewers must not share or use information from the manuscript for personal gain or research purposes before publication.

4. Review Criteria

  • Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, scientific rigor, clarity of presentation, significance of findings, and ethical compliance.

  • Constructive and professional feedback is expected to help authors improve their work.

5. Timeliness

  • Reviewers are expected to complete evaluations within the timeframe specified by the journal to ensure efficient processing of submissions.

6. Conflict of Interest

  • Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if such conflicts could compromise their objectivity.

7. Editorial Oversight

  • Editors consider reviewer recommendations but make the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection.

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on the manuscript’s scholarly merit, relevance, and compliance with ethical standards.

8. Ethical Compliance

  • The peer review process adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).