Peer Review Policy

ISSN: 1732-6729
Indexed & Scopus Active Journal

Overview

The journal follows a rigorous and transparent double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and ethically sound research in the field of education.

All submissions are evaluated based on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and contribution to the advancement of educational research.

Type of Peer Review

The journal adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review System, meaning:

• The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.

• The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.

This ensures fairness, objectivity, and unbiased evaluation.

Peer Review Process

1. Initial Editorial Screening

• Manuscripts are first reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor.

• The manuscript is checked for:

  • Scope alignment

  • Formatting compliance

  • Ethical standards

  • Plagiarism (using similarity detection software)

Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be rejected without external review.

2. Reviewer Assignment

• Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers.

• Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject expertise

  • Research publications

  • Academic experience

3. Review Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty

• Relevance to educational research

• Literature review adequacy

• Methodological soundness

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Clarity of presentation

• Ethical compliance

• Contribution to the field

4. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports, the editorial decision may be:

• Accept without revision

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief.

Review Timeline

• Initial Screening: 1–2 days

• Peer Review Process: 1–2 weeks

• Final Decision: Within 2 days (average)

The journal strives for timely yet thorough review.

Revision Policy

• Authors must respond to each reviewer comment clearly.

• A revised manuscript must include a response-to-reviewers document.

• Failure to resubmit within the given deadline may lead to withdrawal.

Ethical Standards

The journal adheres to international publication ethics guidelines, including:

• Prevention of plagiarism

• Avoidance of duplicate publication

• Disclosure of conflicts of interest

• Confidentiality of manuscript content

Any ethical misconduct may result in immediate rejection or retraction.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not:

• Share manuscript content

• Use unpublished material for personal research

• Reveal their identity

Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.

Transparency & Quality Assurance

As a Scopus-active journal (ISSN: 1732-6729), the journal ensures:

• Transparent peer review procedures

• Qualified international reviewers

• Editorial independence

• Academic integrity

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a detailed justification to the editorial office. Appeals are reviewed by a senior editor or independent reviewer.

Contact Information

For queries related to peer review:

Editorial Office
Email: editor@yourjournalwebsite.com