Peer Review Process

The peer-review process is the most essential step in academic publishing, as it aims to ensure the quality, integrity, and credibility of scientific research. Below is an overview of its stages:

1. Submission of the Research Paper
Authors submit their research papers through the journal’s electronic publishing system. At this stage, the paper is checked for compliance with the journal’s guidelines regarding formatting (page limits, writing style, referencing, etc.).

2. Editorial Review
The paper is reviewed by the Editorial Board to ensure that it aligns with the scope and focus of the journal and meets the approved academic standards. Authors may be asked to make preliminary revisions, or the paper may be rejected outright if it fails to meet the requirements. The paper is also subjected to a plagiarism check by the Citation Committee, and the similarity rate must not exceed the allowable limit set by the National Center, according to the specific scientific discipline.

3. Referral to Peer Review
If the paper passes the initial screening and plagiarism check, it is sent to two or more reviewers specialized in the field, selected based on their expertise and experience. The journal follows a double-blind peer-review system, in which the reviewers do not know each other’s identities, and the names and information of the authors are hidden from the reviewers. This system is designed to enhance impartiality and objectivity in the evaluation of research and minimize potential biases that could arise from knowing the identities of the parties.

4. Review Duration and Feedback
The review process takes no longer than two months from the date the reviewers receive the paper. Reviewers provide their recommendations to the Editorial Board, which may include: acceptance without revisions, acceptance with revisions, or rejection.

5. Revision Stage
If revisions are requested, the reviewers’ comments are sent to the author, who then makes the necessary changes and resubmits the paper. If the revisions are substantial, the paper may be sent back to the reviewers for another round of evaluation.

6. Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding the paper based on the reviewers’ recommendations. This may result in final acceptance, final rejection, or a request for additional revisions.

7. Publication
Once the paper is finally accepted, it undergoes formatting and language editing. A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is assigned, and the paper is published in the electronic version of the journal, as well as the print edition if available.