Peer Review Process & Policy
The Journal of Humanities, Education and Cultural Reforms (JHECR) upholds a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartiality and integrity in manuscript evaluations. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process, minimizing biases and ensuring that assessments are based solely on academic and legal merits.
Process Overview:
- Initial Submission: Upon submission, each manuscript is first screened by the editorial team to ensure it meets the journal's scope and basic requirements. Manuscripts that pass this screening are then forwarded to expert reviewers.
- Double-Blind Review: The core of our review process is double-blind, meaning neither authors nor reviewers know each other’s identities. This helps prevent bias, ensuring the evaluation focuses solely on content and research quality in the fields of humanities, education, and cultural reforms.
- Reviewer Selection: The journal selects reviewers based on their expertise in the manuscript's subject matter. Reviewers are chosen for their knowledge, experience, and ability to provide objective, constructive feedback.
- Review Rounds: The peer-review process may involve multiple rounds. Reviewers assess the manuscript for legal validity, originality, methodology, and overall contribution to the field. They provide detailed feedback and suggestions, and authors are required to revise their manuscript accordingly.
- Feedback and Revisions: Reviewers’ comments are communicated to the authors, who are expected to address the feedback and make necessary revisions. This iterative process continues until the manuscript meets publication standards.
- Decision-Making: After the final review round, the editorial team makes a publication decision based on reviewers' recommendations. Manuscripts may be accepted, rejected, or returned for further revisions.
Timeline:
- Submission to First Decision: The typical peer-review timeline is between 4 to 6 weeks from initial submission to the first decision, though this may vary depending on the manuscript's complexity and reviewer availability.
- Commitment to Fairness and Transparency: JHECR is dedicated to maintaining a transparent, fair review process. We strive for high academic rigor and integrity in reviewing every manuscript, supporting the advancement of humanities, education, and cultural knowledge through unbiased evaluations.