Peer-Review Process
A rigorous, confidential and academically independent evaluation process designed to safeguard the quality, originality and integrity of research published by IJSPES.
The International Journal of Social, Psychological and Educational Studies (IJSPES) follows a rigorous and transparent peer-review system to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published research. The journal applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation procedure.
Review Process Overview
Submission
The manuscript and supporting information are submitted to the journal.
Editorial Screening
Scope, originality, formatting and ethical compliance are evaluated.
External Review
At least two independent specialists conduct double-blind evaluation.
Editorial Decision
Reports are assessed and the appropriate editorial decision is issued.
Initial Editorial Screening
Preliminary Editorial Assessment
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial office and the Editor-in-Chief. At this stage, the manuscript is assessed for:
- Relevance to the journal’s scope and aims
- Originality and academic contribution
- Compliance with submission and formatting guidelines
- Adherence to ethical standards of scholarly publishing
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s basic requirements may be returned to the authors before the peer-review stage.
Plagiarism Screening
Originality and Similarity Assessment
All submitted manuscripts are checked for originality using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin and Антиплагиат (Antiplagiat).
Manuscripts with significant similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected or returned to the authors for revision according to the journal’s publication ethics policy.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Reviewer Independence
After passing the initial screening, the manuscript is sent for double-blind peer review. In this process:
- The identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers
- The identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors
- Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers assess each manuscript based on:
- Originality and novelty of the research
- Methodological rigor and research design
- Clarity and organization of the manuscript
- Relevance and contribution to the field
- Accuracy of references and data interpretation
Editorial Decisions
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial decision may be:
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or the editorial board.
Reviewer Suggestions by Authors
Requirements for Suggested Reviewers
During the submission process, authors are encouraged to suggest two to three potential reviewers who have relevant expertise in the subject area of the manuscript.
The editorial board may consider these suggestions; however, the final selection of reviewers remains entirely at the discretion of the editors to ensure impartiality and academic integrity.
- No conflict of interest with the authors
- Not affiliated with the same institution as the authors
- Recognized expertise in the relevant research field
Responsibilities
Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to IJSPES must ensure that:
- The work is original and not submitted elsewhere
- All sources and references are properly cited
- All authors made a significant contribution
- Applicable research ethics are respected
- Conflicts of interest are disclosed
- The manuscript meets journal standards
Authors are also responsible for responding to reviewer comments and revising the manuscript within the specified time frame.
Editor Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, confidential and transparent review process.
- Evaluate submissions on academic merit and relevance
- Select qualified and independent reviewers
- Ensure confidentiality throughout the process
- Avoid and appropriately manage conflicts of interest
- Base decisions on reports and ethical standards