IKR Publishers follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and high-quality research publication.
1. Initial Submission & Screening
- Authors submit manuscripts via [submission portal/email at: submit.ikrpublishers@gmail.com].
- The editorial team checks for formatting, plagiarism, and scope relevance.
- Manuscripts that do not meet basic standards are rejected or sent for revision.
2. Assignment to Reviewers
- Eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review (neither authors nor reviewers know each other’s identity).
- Two or more expert reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s originality, methodology, clarity, and significance.
3. Review Process & Recommendations
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
- Relevance to the journal’s scope
- Scientific accuracy & originality
- Clarity & structure
- Ethical compliance
- Significance of findings
Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:
✅ Accept – No or minor revisions required
✏ Revise & Resubmit – Major or minor revisions needed
❌ Reject – Manuscript does not meet publication standards
4. Author Revisions
- Authors receive reviewer comments and must submit a revised manuscript within the given deadline.
- A detailed response letter addressing reviewer comments is required.
5. Final Decision
- The editorial board reviews the revised manuscript and makes the final publication decision.
- If further revisions are needed, the manuscript may go through another review round.
6. Proofreading & Publication
- Accepted manuscripts go through proofreading and formatting.
- Authors receive final proofs for approval before publication.
- The article is then published as Open Access under a CC-BY-NC license.
7. Ethical Considerations
- Confidentiality: Reviewers and editors must keep all manuscript details confidential.
- No conflicts of interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential bias.
- Plagiarism & misconduct: Manuscripts found with ethical issues may be rejected or retracted.
