Editorial Peer Review Policy: Ensuring Scholarly Rigor

The editorial peer review policy is the cornerstone of maintaining high standards in academic publishing. It outlines the process by which submitted manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the field, guaranteeing the quality, originality, and significance of published research. 

JRTM follows Key elements of a typical editorial peer review policy as mentioned below:

• Confidentiality: Both reviewers' and authors' identities are anonymised (double-blind review) to promote unbiased evaluation.
• Reviewer Selection: Editors meticulously select qualified reviewers with relevant expertise to assess the manuscript's technical merit.
• Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on predetermined criteria, such as:
  • Originality: Does the research present novel findings or insights?
  • Methodology: Are the research methods rigorous and appropriate?
  • Analysis: Are the data analyzed accurately and interpreted logically?
  • Clarity: Is the manuscript well-written, organized, and easy to understand?
  • Significance: Does the research contribute meaningfully to the field?
• Decision Process: Editors consider reviewers' reports and their own assessment to make final decisions:
  • Accept: Manuscript is ready for publication (rare at this stage).
  • Revisions Requested: Authors address identified weaknesses and resubmit the manuscript.
  • Reject: Manuscript is not suitable for publication, with detailed feedback provided to the authors.
• Appeals Process: The journals allow authors to appeal an editorial decision with justification.

Last Updated on 09/07/2024