Everant Publisher Pvt Ltd is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and quality in the peer review process. Peer review is a critical component of scholarly publishing, ensuring the validity, reliability, and impact of the research articles we publish. This Peer Review Policy outlines our commitment to transparent, rigorous, and fair peer review practices.
2. Selection of Reviewers
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, qualifications, and relevant research experience in the subject area of the submitted manuscript.
We aim to avoid conflicts of interest by seeking reviewers who do not have any personal, financial, or professional relationships with the authors that could compromise the impartiality of the review process.
3. Double-Blind Peer Review
Our default peer review process is Double-Blind, where the identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors.
This approach helps ensure that reviewers can provide unbiased assessments of the manuscript's quality and significance.
4. Review Criteria
Reviewers are guided by clear and comprehensive criteria that assess the originality, significance, methodology, results, and overall contribution of the manuscript to the field.
Ethical considerations, proper citation, and compliance with relevant guidelines are also evaluated.
5. Timeliness
We prioritize efficiency in the peer review process to minimize delays in publication.
Reviewers are asked to complete their assessments within a specified timeframe, enabling authors to receive timely feedback.
6. Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers are provided with guidelines that outline their responsibilities and expectations during the review process.
They are encouraged to provide constructive and actionable feedback that helps authors enhance the quality of their manuscripts.
7. Confidentiality and Anonymity
Reviewers are expected to treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and to maintain the anonymity of the review process.
Authors' identities are not disclosed to the reviewers, and reviewers are required to keep the contents of the manuscript confidential.
8. Ethical Considerations
Reviewers are expected to report any potential conflicts of interest, including any relationships with authors, that could affect the impartiality of their review.
Reviewers are also encouraged to report any suspicions of plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical violations.
9. Feedback to Authors
Authors receive clear and constructive feedback from reviewers, outlining strengths and areas for improvement.
Reviewers' comments are communicated to authors in a respectful and professional manner.
10. Editorial Decision
The editorial decision, based on the peer reviewers' recommendations, considers factors such as the quality, originality, and significance of the manuscript.
The decision can include acceptance, revision, or rejection, with appropriate justifications provided to the authors.
11. Appeals and Reconsideration
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions and provide additional information for reconsideration.
Appeals are reviewed by the editorial team, and decisions are made based on the merits of the appeal and any new information provided.
By adhering to these Peer Review Policies, Everant Publisher Pvt Ltd aims to uphold the integrity of the scholarly publishing process, contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and provide a platform for high-quality research dissemination.