Peer Review Policy

  1. Introduction

The Journal of Management and Social Sciences Review (JMSSR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly publishing. Peer review plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and validity of the research published in our journal. This peer review policy outlines the process by which manuscripts are evaluated and selected for publication in JMSSR.

  1. Peer Review Process

Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by experts in the relevant field. The process adheres to the following principles:

2.1. Initial Evaluation: Upon receipt, each manuscript is initially assessed by the editorial team to ensure it meets the journal's scope, formatting guidelines, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that pass this initial check are assigned to at least two independent reviewers for detailed evaluation.

2.2. Selection of Reviewers: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, scholarly reputation, and absence of conflicts of interest with the authors. Reviewers may include members of the editorial board, external experts, and other qualified professionals.

2.3. Double-Blind Review: JMSSR follows a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. This ensures an unbiased evaluation of the manuscript's content.

2.4. Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on various criteria, including but not limited to originality, significance of the research question, methodology, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards. Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

2.5. Timely Review: Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within a reasonable timeframe to expedite the publication process. Authors are notified promptly about the outcome of the review process, along with any suggested revisions.

2.6. Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor-in-chief makes a final decision on the manuscript. Possible decisions include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection. Authors are provided with detailed feedback and guidance for revisions if necessary.

  1. Ethical Considerations

JMSSR adheres to the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. Authors are expected to uphold principles of integrity, transparency, and honesty in their research. Plagiarism, fraudulent data, and other forms of academic misconduct are strictly prohibited.

  1. Confidentiality

All information related to the peer review process, including manuscript content and reviewer identities, is treated as confidential. Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality and refrain from disclosing any information about the manuscript to unauthorized individuals.

  1. Appeals and Disputes

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions if they believe there has been a misunderstanding or error in the review process. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the editor-in-chief, accompanied by a detailed explanation of the grounds for appeal.