Peer Review Policy

Wisdom Vortex: An International Journal of Social Science and Humanities

Double-Blind Peer Review Process

Policy Overview

We follow a double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of research. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. This system maintains academic integrity, ensures methodological soundness, and provides constructive feedback for manuscript improvement.

The Review Process (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Submission & Preliminary Screening

Checking compliance, formatting, and Plagiarism screening using advanced software.

Step 2: Initial Editorial Assessment

Editor-in-Chief assesses scope relevance, novelty, and ethical compliance.

Step 3: Reviewer Selection & Peer Review

Sent to two or more independent experts. Review duration: 4-8 weeks.

Step 4: Editorial Decision

Based on reports: Accept, Revise & Resubmit, or Reject.

Step 5: Final Acceptance & Publication

Final proofreading, DOI assignment, indexing, and Open Access publication.

Evaluation Criteria

Originality	Novelty and uniqueness of the study.
Methodology	Appropriate and robust research design.
Clarity	Well-structured and readable manuscript.
Ethics	Adherence to COPE & ethical standards.

Review Timeline

Screening	1-2 Weeks
Peer Review	4-8 Weeks
Revision	2-4 Weeks
Total Est.	8-12 Weeks

Responsibilities

Authors:

Submit original work.
Disclose funding/COI.
Respond to comments professionally.

Reviewers:

Provide unbiased feedback.
Maintain confidentiality.
Declare conflicts of interest.

Appeals: Authors may appeal a rejection with a formal request to the Editorial Board. The board's decision is final.

Benefits: Peer review ensures high academic standards, provides valuable feedback, and enhances research visibility.

For inquiries regarding peer review policies:

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