Policies
Peer Review Policy
The journal’s review model, reviewer selection, confidentiality, and decision process.
Initial editorial screening
The editorial team screens each submission for scope, presentation, ethical compliance, plagiarism concerns, and anonymization before external review. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's minimum requirements may be declined at this stage.
External double-blind review
Manuscripts passing screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Author and reviewer identities are kept confidential. Reviewers assess originality, methodology, academic quality, evidence, clarity, and relevance.
Revision and decision
Reviewer comments are communicated to authors. Revised manuscripts are evaluated for their response to those comments before an editorial decision is made. Additional revision or review may be requested where necessary.
- Initial screening target: 1–2 weeks.
- External review target: 2–3 weeks.
- Revision target: 2–3 weeks.
- Final editorial evaluation target: 1–2 weeks.