Peer Review Procedure

The peer review process is a cornerstone of high-quality academic publishing. At Journals Online, we have implemented a structured, fair, and timely review process to ensure that all submitted manuscripts meet the standards of scholarly excellence, originality, and integrity.

Review Model

We follow the double-blind peer review model, which means that both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous to each other. This approach helps eliminate potential biases and ensures a more objective and impartial review process.

Detailed Peer Review Workflow

• Submission Verification: Upon manuscript submission, the editorial office checks for compliance with journal guidelines, formatting, plagiarism screening, and whether the content fits the journal’s scope.
• Editorial Screening: An assigned Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor conducts an initial assessment to determine if the manuscript is suitable for peer review. Manuscripts not meeting minimum standards are desk-rejected at this stage.
• Reviewer Assignment: If deemed suitable, the manuscript is sent to two or more independent experts in the field who are invited to review the paper based on their credentials and lack of conflicts of interest.
• Peer Review Evaluation: Reviewers critically assess the manuscript’s scientific rigor, methodology, novelty, accuracy of results, interpretation of data, and overall clarity. Constructive feedback is encouraged.
• Review Report Submission: Reviewers provide a detailed report, including a recommendation: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
• Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer input, the handling editor makes a decision and communicates it to the authors.
• Author Revisions: Authors revise their manuscript according to reviewer feedback and submit a response letter.
• Final Acceptance: Once revisions satisfy reviewers and editors, the manuscript is accepted.
• Publication: The accepted article is typeset, proofread, assigned a DOI, and published open access.

Reviewer Selection Guidelines

• Advanced academic qualifications
• Relevant subject expertise
• No conflict of interest
• Commitment to confidentiality

Expected Review Timeframes

We strive to complete the first round of peer review within 21–30 days.

Ethical Standards & Responsibilities

Reviewers and editors are expected to uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.

Become a Reviewer

If you wish to join our reviewer network, email editors@journalsonline.org.