Peer Review Process

The IJRDO - Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research has a well-defined peer review process to ensure that all published research is of high quality, clarity, and relevance.

Initial Review

Once submitted, manuscripts are initially reviewed by the editorial staff. This ensures that:

• The subject matter is relevant to the journal
• The manuscript meets basic submission guidelines
• The manuscript is clear and ready to be reviewed
• The authors may be required to make minor corrections.

Review by Experts

Manuscripts that make it through the initial review are then forwarded to field experts for review. The reviewers consider the manuscript in terms of:

• Clarity and organisation of material
• Importance to social science/humanities
• Use of appropriate methods and sources
• Significance of the research
• Reviewers offer suggestions and feedback to enhance the manuscript.

Review Type

This is a single-blind review process, in which reviewers are not identified. This ensures an objective and professional assessment.

Editorial Decision

The editorial team considers reviewer feedback and decides to:

• Accept the manuscript
• Request minor revisions
• Request major revisions
• Reject the manuscript
• Reviewers' comments are provided to authors.

Revision Process

If changes are necessary, authors should:

• Address reviewer comments carefully
• Make necessary changes in the manuscript
• Resubmit within the allocated time
• Manuscripts may be re-reviewed before a decision is finalised.

Final Decision

The editorial team makes the final decision based on all the received feedback and revisions. Only manuscripts that are of high quality are published.

Timely Processing

The journal aims to keep the review process timely. Strive to keep the review process moving without compromising the quality of the review.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts and the reviewers' comments are kept confidential. Data are only used for the stated purpose of reviewing and publishing articles.

Our Approach

Our journal seeks to have a transparent, fair, and helpful review process. We aim to help authors to strengthen their work and to ensure that any published research is valid and valuable.