Peer Review Policy
Journal of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity through a rigorous and transparent peer review process. Our peer review system ensures that all published research meets our stringent quality criteria.
Review Process
1 Initial Assessment
Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to ensure they meet our scope, quality standards, and technical requirements before being sent for peer review.
2 Peer Review Selection
We carefully select 2-4 independent peer reviewers with expertise in the manuscript's subject area. Reviewers are chosen based on their qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest.
3 Double-Blind Review
We employ double-blind peer review, ensuring that neither reviewers nor authors are aware of each other's identities. This maintains objectivity and reduces bias.
4 Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief reviews peer feedback and makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject. Authors are provided with detailed reviewer comments.
5 Revision & Resubmission
For manuscripts requiring revisions, authors are given 30-60 days to revise and resubmit. Resubmitted manuscripts undergo another round of review to ensure all concerns are addressed.
6 Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting and proof review before being published online and assigned a DOI.
Types of Review
Double-Blind Review
Our standard review process where both author and reviewer identities are concealed from each other.
Open Review (Optional)
Authors may opt for open peer review where reviewer identities are disclosed upon publication.
Review Timeline
- • Initial Decision: Within 7-14 days of submission
- • Peer Review: 3-6 weeks for reviewer feedback
- • Revision Period: 30-60 days for authors to revise
- • Final Decision: 1-2 weeks after revision submission
- • Publication: 2-4 weeks after final acceptance
Reviewer Expectations
Expertise & Objectivity
Reviewers must have relevant expertise and evaluate manuscripts objectively based on scientific merit.
Confidentiality
Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and the review process.
Timeliness
Reviews should be completed within the agreed timeframe to ensure timely publication decisions.
Constructive Feedback
Reviewers should provide detailed, constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.
Questions About Our Review Process?
Contact our editorial team for more information about Journal of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences's peer review policy.
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