Double Blind Peer Review Policy
Papers advance to 2 INDEPENDENT EXPERTS after initial review clearance
Review Process Details
- Duration: 2 weeks to 1 month
- Expert Selection: OJS database or external nominations; NO conflicts of interest
Blinding Protocol:
- Author names/affiliations removed from manuscript
- File names anonymized
- Reviewers receive blinded PDF only
Review Criteria Checklist
| Criterion | Key Assessment Areas |
|---|---|
| Originality | Novel contribution; not previously published |
| Methodology | Reproducible methods; ethical compliance; GitHub data links functional |
| Results | Data supports claims; statistical rigor; APA-compliant tables/figures |
| Discussion | Balanced interpretation; limitations addressed; theoretical contribution |
| Writing Quality | Clear, concise, third-person; APA 7th formatting |
| IMRAD Structure | Logical flow; complete sections per template |
Reviewer Decision Categories
| Decision | Definition | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Accept | Ready with minor copyedits | Acceptance Letter → post-acceptance forms (1-14 days) |
| Minor Revisions | Typographical, formatting fixes | 1-14 days revise → Same reviewers check |
| Major Revisions | Methodological/data/theory concerns | 1-30 days revise → Fresh blind review |
| Reject | Fundamental flaws, out of scope | Resubmit as new paper after 3 months |
Author Communication
- Status updates via OJS dashboard or email
- Revisions require point-by-point response to reviewer comments
- Revised manuscripts re-blinded before returning to reviewers
Rigorous double-blind review ensures scholarly merit and reviewer anonymity.
