Peer Review Process

Review Workflow

Stage	Description	Typical Timeline
1. Initial Screening	Editorial office checks manuscript for completeness, originality, scope fit, and plagiarism.	2–3 days
2. Editorial Assessment	Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor evaluates manuscript quality and relevance.	3–5 days
3. Reviewer Assignment	Appropriate reviewers are identified based on expertise and availability.	3–7 days
4. Peer Review	Two to three independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide detailed reports.	14–21 days
5. Editorial Decision	Editor compiles reviewer reports and makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.	2–4 days
6. Revision (if required)	Authors revise manuscript and submit responses to reviewer comments.	14–30 days
7. Final Decision	Editor reviews revised manuscript and makes final acceptance decision.	3–5 days
8. Production	Copyediting, typesetting, and proof approval.	7–10 days
9. Publication	Final article published with DOI and deposited in indexing services.	1–2 days

Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the manuscript's subject area, prior publication record, and experience with scholarly review. The journal maintains a database of qualified reviewers and also welcomes author-suggested reviewers (subject to editorial verification and approval).

Reviewer Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Relevance to the journal's aim and scope
• Methodological rigor and appropriateness
• Clarity of presentation and structure
• Accuracy of data analysis and interpretation
• Contribution to theory and practice
• Quality and currency of literature review
• Ethical soundness

Reviewer Recommendations

• Accept: Manuscript is suitable for publication without major changes.
• Minor Revision: Manuscript requires minor changes before acceptance.
• Major Revision: Substantial changes required; manuscript will undergo re-review.
• Reject: Manuscript does not meet journal standards or scope.

Overall Timeline

The average time from submission to first decision is 21 days. The average time from submission to publication is 45–60 days, depending on revision requirements.

Appeals Process

Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit a formal appeal. Appeals should provide clear justification and address reviewer comments. The appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, and the final decision will be communicated within 14 days.