Peer Review Process

Academic Journal Research (ACJOURE) applies a double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers, and the identities of reviewers are concealed from authors throughout the review process.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated by the editorial team to determine their suitability for the journal. The screening considers:

  • conformity with the journal's aims and scope;

  • originality and academic contribution;

  • completeness and quality of the manuscript;

  • compliance with the journal's author guidelines;

  • research integrity and ethical requirements; and

  • similarity or plagiarism screening.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements or fall outside the stated aims and scope may be rejected by the Editor without external peer review.

2. Plagiarism Screening

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are checked using plagiarism-detection software. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of textual similarity, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct will be handled according to the journal's publication ethics and research misconduct policies.

3. External Peer Review

Manuscripts considered suitable for further evaluation are normally reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who have relevant expertise in the subject area of the manuscript.

Reviewers are selected based on their academic expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest with the authors or the research being evaluated.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • originality and significance of the research;

  • relevance to the journal's aims and scope;

  • theoretical and/or practical contribution;

  • appropriateness and rigor of the methodology;

  • accuracy and clarity of analysis and discussion;

  • quality and relevance of references;

  • clarity, organization, and readability of the manuscript; and

  • compliance with applicable ethical standards.

4. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' reports and editorial assessment, the Editor may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept;

  • Minor Revision;

  • Major Revision;

  • Resubmit for Review; or

  • Reject.

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor based on the academic quality of the manuscript, reviewers' recommendations, compliance with journal policies, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

5. Revision

When revisions are requested, authors are expected to respond carefully to the reviewers' and editors' comments and provide a clear response explaining the changes made to the manuscript.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers when further evaluation is considered necessary.

6. Review Time

ACJOURE aims to complete the initial peer-review process within approximately 8–12 weeks. The actual review period may vary depending on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, and the number of revision rounds required.

7. Confidentiality

All manuscripts, review reports, correspondence, and related materials are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose, distribute, or use unpublished information contained in submitted manuscripts for personal or professional advantage.

8. Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest that could affect the impartial evaluation of a manuscript. When a conflict exists, another qualified editor or reviewer will be assigned.

9. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, methodological quality, relevance, and ethical integrity of the manuscript. Decisions are made independently of commercial interests, author identity, institutional affiliation, nationality, gender, political views, or other irrelevant considerations.

10. Publication Decision

Acceptance of a manuscript does not depend solely on reviewer recommendations. The final responsibility for determining whether a manuscript is suitable for publication rests with the Editor, in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and publication ethics.