Peer Review Policy

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial assessment by the editorial team to determine its:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
  • Compliance with submission guidelines
  • Originality and scholarly merit
  • Language quality, clarity, and formatting

Submissions that fail to meet these basic standards may be returned to the author for revision or declined without external review.

Step 2: Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Screening

All manuscripts are screened using TURNITIN to detect potential plagiarism.

  • Submissions with a similarity index exceeding 15% (excluding references and standard phrases) will be returned to the author for revision or rejected.
  • Manuscripts are also evaluated for AI-generated content using QuillBot AI detection tools. The journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy for uncredited or excessive AI-generated text. Authors must clearly acknowledge any legitimate use of AI assistance (e.g., for grammar correction or language polishing).

Step 3: Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are anonymized and sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and significance of the contribution
  • Theoretical and methodological rigor
  • Clarity and coherence of argumentation
  • Engagement with relevant and up-to-date scholarship
  • Ethical integrity and accuracy of citations

Review Timeline: The standard review period ranges from 3 to 6 months.

Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial board will decide to:

  • Accept
  • Request Minor Revisions
  • Request Major Revisions
  • Reject

Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers at the discretion of the editors.

Appeals and Disputes

Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision may submit a detailed written explanation to the editorial office. All appeals are carefully reviewed by the editorial board. The board’s decision following an appeal is final and binding.