Peer Review Policy
Ensuring quality and integrity through rigorous double-blind peer review
Overview
Upubscience Publisher House employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process for all submitted manuscripts. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. This policy ensures objective and unbiased evaluation of all submissions.
Review Process
Submission
Author submits manuscript through OJS. Editorial office conducts initial screening for scope, formatting, and plagiarism.
Editor Assignment
The Editor-in-Chief assigns a handling editor based on the manuscript's subject area.
Reviewer Selection
The handling editor invites 2-3 qualified peer reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
Double-Blind Review
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript without knowing the authors' identities. Authors do not know the reviewers' identities.
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer recommendations, the editor makes a decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
Revision & Final Decision
Authors address reviewer comments. Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review before final acceptance.
Reviewer Criteria
Originality & Significance
Novelty of findings and contribution to the field.
Methodology
Appropriateness and rigor of research methods.
Clarity & Presentation
Quality of writing, logical structure.
Literature Context
Adequate engagement with existing research.
Data & Results
Accuracy and proper interpretation of findings.
Ethical Compliance
Adherence to ethical standards and guidelines.
Timelines
- Initial screening: 2–3 days
- Peer review: 7–14 days (average first decision: 7 days)
- Author revision: 14–30 days
- Final decision after revision: 3–7 days
- Total from submission to acceptance: typically 4–8 weeks
Appeal Process
Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days. Appeals must include a point-by-point response to reviewer comments and any additional evidence. The Editor-in-Chief may seek additional independent reviews. The decision on appeal is final.
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