Peer-review Process
The International Journal for Research Technology and Seminar (ISSN # 2347-6117 (Print), ISSN # 3048-703X (Online)) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain high publication standards, research integrity, and academic excellence. This process ensures unbiased, high-quality, and ethically sound research publication.
1. What is Double-Blind Peer Review?
A double-blind peer review means that:
- Authors do not know the identity of reviewers.
- Reviewers do not know the identity of authors.
This ensures that manuscripts are evaluated purely on the basis of scientific merit without any bias related to authors’ names, affiliations, or backgrounds.
2. Peer Review Workflow & Timelines
Step 1: Initial Submission & Editorial Screening
Timeline: 3-5 Days
- Authors submit their manuscript via the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR online submission system.
- The editorial team screens the submission for compliance with journal scope, formatting guidelines, and plagiarism checks.
- If a manuscript does not meet basic standards, it is returned to the author for revisions or rejected outright.
Step 2: Assignment to Reviewers
Timeline: 5-7 Days
- If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to two or more independent reviewers based on their expertise in the subject area.
- Reviewers are selected from INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR's database of highly qualified researchers.
Step 3: Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
Timeline: 2-3 Weeks
- Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:
- Originality and novelty of research
- Methodology and data integrity
- Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
- Clarity and structure of presentation
- Ethical compliance and proper citations
- Reviewers provide detailed feedback with recommendations for:
✔️ Acceptance as is
✔️ Minor revisions
❌ Major revisions
❌ Rejection
Step 4: Compliance with Reviewers’ Recommendations
Timeline: 1-2 Weeks
- The editorial team compiles reviewer feedback and sends it to the author.
- Authors are required to revise the manuscript based on the reviewers’ comments and provide a point-by-point response.
- If major revisions are needed, the revised manuscript undergoes another round of review to ensure compliance.
Step 5: Final Editorial Decision
Timeline: 3-5 Days
- After considering reviewers’ feedback and authors' revisions, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision.
- The decision may be:
✅ Accept for publication (with or without minor revisions)
🔄 Request further revisions (if reviewers’ concerns are not fully addressed)
❌ Reject (if the manuscript does not meet INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR standards)
Step 6: Proofreading & Publication
Timeline: 1 Week
- Accepted manuscripts are formatted, proofread, and prepared for online and print publication.
- Authors receive proof copies for final approval before official publication.
- The manuscript is then assigned a DOI, indexed in databases, and published in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR.
3. Key Features of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR Peer Review
- Strict Confidentiality: Identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.
- Unbiased Evaluation: Reviews are based on scientific merit alone, eliminating bias related to authors' names, affiliations, or reputations.
- Rigorous Quality Control: The review process ensures accuracy, originality, and ethical compliance.
- Timely Review & Publication: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR follows a structured timeline to ensure swift publication without compromising quality.
4. Conclusion
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR’s double-blind peer review process upholds the highest ethical and academic standards, ensuring that published research contributes meaningfully to global knowledge and innovation.
For more details, visit the INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AND SEMINAR website or contact the Editorial Office.
