The Blind Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous blind peer review process:

  1. Initial Screening The Managing Editor first assesses whether the manuscript fits the journal's scope.
  2. Plagiarism Check The manuscript is checked for plagiarism using antiplagiarism software. The tolerance level of plagiarism is thirty percent.
  3. Reviewer Assignment The Managing Editor assigns at least two editorial board members to review the manuscript, requesting their assessments within three weeks, based on the review guidelines. If the board members are overburdened, the Managing Editor may seek additional qualified reviewers.
  4. Reviewer Feedback The Managing Editor communicates the reviewers' comments to the author without revealing the reviewers' identities. The author must address all comments and document the changes made as per the Managing Editor's guidelines.
  5. Final Review Once the revised manuscript is received, the Managing Editor sends it back to the original reviewers for final approval. The author may then make final revisions before the editorial board deliberates and makes a publication decision.
  6. Editorial Decision During the editorial board meeting, members discuss and make final decisions on each manuscript. The Chief Editor then notifies the authors of the board's decisions.