At ISR Publisher, we maintain the integrity and quality of published research through a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This ensures that both the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review.
1. Initial Manuscript Screening
- All submitted manuscripts are preliminarily screened by the editorial board to assess:
- Relevance to the journal’s scope
- Adherence to submission guidelines
- Overall quality and originality
- Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be desk rejected without further review.
2. Assignment to Reviewers
- Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to two or more independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.
- Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, publication record, and availability.
3. Double-Blind Review
- ISR Publisher follows a double-blind review model:
- Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
- Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
- This process ensures an unbiased evaluation based solely on the scientific merit of the work.
4. Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:
- Originality and significance of the research
- Methodological soundness
- Clarity of presentation
- Relevance and accuracy of references
- Ethical compliance
- Quality of figures, tables, and data presentation
5. Review Timeline
- The peer review process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the date of reviewer assignment.
- Authors are notified promptly of any delays or reviewer unavailability.
6. Reviewer Recommendations
Based on the reviews, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:
- Accept without changes
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions needed)
- Reject
7. Revision and Resubmission
- If revisions are requested, authors must provide a point-by-point response to reviewers’ comments.
- A revised version must be submitted within the specified deadline, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
8. Final Decision
- The revised manuscript may be re-evaluated by the same reviewers or reviewed by the editor only, depending on the extent of changes.
- The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding acceptance.
9. Post-Acceptance
- Once accepted, the manuscript enters the proofreading and production stage.
- Authors will receive galley proofs for final review before publication.
10. Reviewer Acknowledgment
- Reviewers are acknowledged annually on the ISR Publisher website (with their permission) for their valuable contributions.
- We greatly value the time and expertise of our reviewers in maintaining scholarly excellence.
