Peer Review Policy
- Purpose
The peer review process for "Research Studies of Business" aims to ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the scholarly articles published in our journal. Peer review plays a crucial role in maintaining the standards of academic research and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of business studies.
- Peer Review Process
- Upon submission of a manuscript, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to ensure that the submission adheres to the journal's guidelines and scope.
- Submissions that meet the initial criteria will undergo a doubleblind peer review process. Reviewers will be selected based on their expertise and familiarity with the subject matter of the manuscript.
- Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, significance, methodology, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Reviewers will provide constructive feedback and recommendations to the authors to help improve the quality of their work.
- The editorial team will make a decision on whether to accept, reject, or request revisions based on the feedback received from the reviewers.
- Authors will be informed of the outcome of the peer review process in a timely manner.
- Reviewer Selection
- Reviewers will be selected based on their expertise, qualifications, and experience in the relevant field of business studies.
- The editorial team will strive to ensure diversity among reviewers in terms of geographic location, institutional affiliation, and research methodologies.
- Reviewers will be expected to declare any potential conflicts of interest before agreeing to review a manuscript.
- Confidentiality
- The peer review process will be conducted in strict confidence to ensure the anonymity of both the reviewers and the authors.
- Reviewers will not disclose any information about the manuscript or their review to anyone without the permission of the editorial team.
- Authors will not be made aware of the identity of the reviewers, unless the reviewers choose to reveal their identities in their comments to the authors.
- Ethical Considerations
- Reviewers will be expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards and conduct their reviews with integrity and impartiality.
- Reviewers will report any suspected cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, or other unethical behavior to the editorial team.
- Authors will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and adhere to ethical guidelines in their research.
- Appeals Process
- Authors who disagree with the outcome of the peer review process may appeal the decision by providing a detailed response to the reviewers' comments and rationale for reconsideration.
- The editorial team will carefully review the appeal and may seek additional input from independent experts if necessary.
- The decision of the editorial team on the appeal will be final.
- Continuous Improvement
- The peer review process will be periodically evaluated and revised as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.
- Feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial board members will be solicited and considered for improving the peer review process.