Peer Review Policy

Overview

Wisdom Vortex: An International Journal of Social Science and Humanities follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of published research. This means that both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process.

The peer review process is designed to:

Maintain academic integrity and rigor.

Ensure originality, significance, and methodological soundness.

Provide constructive feedback to authors for manuscript improvement.

Types of Peer Review

Wisdom Vortex: An International Journal of Social Science and Humanities employs the double-blind peer review model, where:

  • Reviewers do not know the authors' identities.
  • Authors do not know the reviewers' identities.

This system ensures impartiality and fairness in the evaluation of manuscripts.

 

Peer Review Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Manuscript Submission

  • Authors submit their manuscript via the journal’s online submission system.
  • The editorial team conducts a preliminary screening to check for:
    • Compliance with journal guidelines.
    • Plagiarism check using advanced software.
    • Basic formatting and language quality.

(Manuscripts failing to meet these basic criteria are sent back to authors for revision or rejected outright.)

 

Step 2: Initial Editorial Assessment

  • The Editor-in-Chief or a designated Section Editor assesses the manuscript for:
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Originality and novelty of research.
  • Quality of writing, clarity, and presentation.
  • Ethical compliance (human/animal subjects, conflicts of interest, etc.).
  • If the manuscript passes this stage, it is sent for peer review.

(Manuscripts that do not align with the journal’s aims and scope are rejected at this stage.)

 

Step 3: Reviewer Selection

  • Two or more independent experts in the subject area are invited to review the manuscript.
  • Reviewers are selected based on their:
  • Expertise in the relevant research field.
  • Prior experience in reviewing scholarly papers.
  • Absence of conflicts of interest with the author(s).

(If an invited reviewer declines, the editor selects an alternative expert reviewer.)

 

Step 4: Peer Review Process

  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
  • Originality and significance of the research.
  • Research design, methodology, and data analysis.
  • Clarity of results and discussion.
  • Ethical considerations and adherence to academic standards.
  • References and citations (accuracy, relevance, and completeness).
  • Reviewers provide detailed feedback with constructive comments.
  • A recommendation is made:
  • Accept (with minor or no revisions)
    • Revise & Resubmit (major or minor changes needed)
  • Reject (if the manuscript does not meet academic standards)

(The average peer review time is 4-6 weeks.)

 

Step 5: Editorial Decision

  • Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor makes a final decision:
    • If accepted, the manuscript moves to final proofreading and publication.
    • If revisions are needed, authors must:
      • Address all reviewers’ comments.
      • Provide a detailed response letter outlining changes made.
    • If rejected, the author is notified with feedback for improvement.

(Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated by the same reviewers whenever possible.)

 

Step 6: Final Acceptance & Publication

  • Once revisions are approved, the manuscript undergoes:
  • Final editing and proofreading.
  • Typesetting and formatting.
  • DOI assignment and indexing.
  • The article is then published online with open access.

 

Criteria for Manuscript Evaluation

Criteria

Description

Originality

Is the study novel and unique?

Significance

Does it contribute meaningfully to the field?

Methodology

Is the research design appropriate and robust?

Analysis & Interpretation

Are the results sound and well-explained?

References & Citations

Are they relevant and properly formatted?

Language & Clarity

Is the manuscript well-structured and readable?

Ethical Compliance

Are ethical standards followed? (e.g., human subjects, data integrity, conflicts of interest)

(Manuscripts that score poorly in multiple areas may be rejected.)

 

Responsibilities of Authors & Reviewers

Author Responsibilities

  • Submit original and unpublished work.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
  • Respond to reviewers’ comments professionally and promptly.
  • Cite all sources properly to avoid plagiarism.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Submit the review within the given deadline.

(Unethical behavior, such as bias, breach of confidentiality, or failing to disclose conflicts of interest, will result in removal from the reviewer panel.)

Handling Appeals & Complaints

  • Authors can appeal a rejection by submitting a formal request with a detailed response.
  • Appeals are reviewed by the Editorial Board, whose decision is final.
  • Complaints regarding peer review misconduct or bias will be handled confidentially.

 

Peer Review Timeline

Stage

Duration

Editorial Screening

1-2 weeks

Reviewer Assignment

1 week

Review Process

4-6 weeks

Decision & Revision Process

2-4 weeks

Final Acceptance & Publication

2-3 weeks

(Total estimated review time: 8-12 weeks, depending on revisions.)

 

Ethical Guidelines & Plagiarism Policy

  • The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
  • Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) is used before peer review.
  • Duplicate submissions or manuscripts with unethical practices will be rejected.

 

Benefits of Peer Review in Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities

  • Ensures high academic standards & credibility.
  • Provides valuable feedback for manuscript improvement.
  • Enhances visibility & impact of research.
  • Maintains fairness & ethical publishing practices.

 

The peer review process at Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities is designed to maintain excellence and integrity in academic publishing. We strive to provide authors with timely and constructive feedback while ensuring a rigorous and fair review process.

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