Peer Review Policy
IJRT is committed to ensuring the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, and objectivity in its publications. To achieve this, we follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process for all submitted manuscripts.
- Review Process
- All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure compliance with the journal’s Aim & Scope and submission guidelines.
- Submissions that meet the basic criteria are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
- The double-blind system ensures that both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the process.
- Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
- Originality and contribution to the field
- Clarity of research objectives and methodology
- Quality and accuracy of data analysis
- Relevance and significance of results
- Proper citation of references and ethical compliance
- Overall clarity, coherence, and presentation
- Possible Review Outcomes
- Accept without revision – Manuscript is ready for publication.
- Minor revisions – Small changes required before acceptance.
- Major revisions – Substantial changes required; manuscript re-evaluated after revision.
- Reject – Manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or scope.
- Reviewer Ethics
- Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not share or use the manuscript content for personal gain.
- They must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Reviews should be objective, constructive, and free from bias.
- Timelines
- The review process generally takes 1–2 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the complexity of the manuscript.
- Final Decision
- The Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board makes the final publication decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the author’s revisions.
By following this transparent and structured process, IJRT ensures the publication of high-quality, ethically sound, and impactful research.
