Peer Review Process

Overview

The International Journal of Education and Economic Sciences (IJEES) employs a double-anonymous (double-blind) peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, integrity, and academic rigor of all published manuscripts.

Under this model, the identities of both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. All manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit, without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, or personal beliefs.

Step 1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit manuscripts electronically through the IJEES Online Journal System (OJS). Submitted manuscripts must comply with the journal's Author Guidelines and ethical publishing standards.

Step 2. Initial Editorial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Associate Editor conducts an initial evaluation to determine whether the manuscript:

  • Fits the journal's aims and scope.
  • Demonstrates originality and scholarly significance.
  • Meets ethical and formatting requirements.
  • Passes plagiarism screening.
  • Shows sufficient methodological quality.

Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.

Step 3. Plagiarism Screening

Before being sent for peer review, all manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

Manuscripts exhibiting unacceptable levels of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices will be rejected immediately.

Step 4. Double Anonymous Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript.

Throughout the review process:

  • Authors do not know the reviewers' identities.
  • Reviewers do not know the authors' identities.
  • Editors manage all communications through the journal system.

Reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject expertise.
  • Academic qualifications.
  • Publication record.
  • Absence of conflicts of interest.

Step 5. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and novelty.
  • Scientific significance.
  • Methodological rigor.
  • Data analysis.
  • Clarity of presentation.
  • Literature review.
  • Ethical compliance.
  • Quality of references.
  • Contribution to theory and practice.

Step 6. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers' recommendations, the editor may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Editorial decisions are based on the reviewers' reports together with the editor's independent assessment.

Step 7. Revision

Authors receiving revision requests should submit:

  • Revised manuscript.
  • Response to reviewers.

Failure to submit revisions within the specified deadline may result in withdrawal of the manuscript.

Step 8. Final Acceptance

The revised manuscript may be returned to the original reviewers if necessary.

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision.

Step 9. Copyediting and Production

Accepted manuscripts undergo:

  • Copyediting
  • Language editing
  • Typesetting
  • Proofreading
  • DOI registration
  • Final author proof approval

Step 10. Online Publication

Accepted articles are published immediately in the current issue and become freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Stage Estimated Time
Initial Editorial Screening 3–7 days
Peer Review 3–4 weeks
Revision by Authors 2–4 weeks
Final Decision 1 week
Production 1–2 weeks

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.

Information obtained during the review process may not be used for personal advantage or shared with unauthorized parties.

Conflict of Interest

Editors and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest before accepting a manuscript for review.

Where a conflict exists, another editor or reviewer will be appointed.

Ethical Standards

IJEES follows the principles of fairness, confidentiality, objectivity, transparency, and research integrity throughout the peer review process. Editors and reviewers are expected to adhere to internationally recognized publication ethics.