Review Process

 

The International Journal of Science and Engineering follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly research in business, management, accounting, finance, economics, and related disciplines.

The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity, fairness, and confidentiality throughout the review cycle.

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment conducted by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Associate Editor.

During this stage, the manuscript is evaluated for:

• Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
• Compliance with author guidelines
• Academic quality and clarity
• Plagiarism screening (similarity check)
• Ethical compliance

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be desk rejected without external review.

The International Journal follows a strict double-blind peer review model to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity in the evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Under this system, the identities of authors are concealed from reviewers, and the identities of reviewers are concealed from authors throughout the review process. This approach minimizes potential bias and ensures that manuscripts are assessed solely on their scholarly merit.

To maintain anonymity:

• Authors must submit manuscripts without names or identifying details in the main document
• A separate title page must include complete author information
• Reviewers must not attempt to identify authors or disclose their identity

Each manuscript is evaluated by qualified subject experts who provide structured, evidence-based feedback. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer reports.

The journal maintains a selective acceptance rate of approximately 28%–30%, reflecting its commitment to high-quality research.

After evaluation, reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

• Accept without revision
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

All recommendations must be supported by detailed comments. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief.

• Authors must respond to each reviewer comment systematically
• Revised manuscripts must be submitted within the specified timeframe
• Revisions may be sent for re-evaluation
• Failure to meet deadlines may result in withdrawal

Once the manuscript satisfies reviewer and editorial requirements, a final acceptance decision is issued.

Decisions are based on scholarly merit, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal.

• Manuscripts undergo copyediting and formatting
• Authors receive proofs for approval
• Articles are scheduled for publication

• Strict confidentiality of submissions
• Conflict of interest management
• Oversight of research misconduct
• Transparency in editorial decisions

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate submission, or unethical practices.

• Initial Screening: 3–7 days
• Peer Review: 2–4 weeks
• Revision Period: 1–3 weeks
• Final Decision: 6–8 weeks (average)

The journal ensures timely processing without compromising quality.

• Upholding international publication ethics
• Ensuring fairness and objectivity
• Supporting authors with constructive feedback
• Maintaining transparency and academic rigor

The peer review process serves as a cornerstone for ensuring the credibility, reliability, and scholarly impact of published research.