Peer Review Process
All articles submitted to the Journal of Digital Innovation and Multidisciplinary Business Research undergo a rigorous peer review to ensure their quality, validity, and authenticity. This journal utilizes a double-blind peer review system, meaning the identities of both the reviewers and authors are kept anonymous throughout the review. The review process includes the following steps:
- Submission of Manuscript: Authors submit their manuscripts through our online submission platform.
- Initial Screening: The editorial team reviews the manuscript to confirm it adheres to the journal’s guidelines and scope.
- Peer Review: The manuscript is forwarded to at least two independent experts who assess it based on predetermined criteria, providing detailed feedback and recommendations.
- Decision: The editorial team evaluates the reviewers’ recommendations to make a decision to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript.
- Revision: Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts and resubmit them, specifically addressing the reviewers’ suggestions.
- Final Decision: Once the revisions meet the required standards, the manuscript is finalized through editing and proofreading before publication.
Components of the Review Process
The peer review process at the Journal of Digital Innovation and Multidisciplinary Business Research several key components:
- Quality Assessment: Editors match reviewers with the manuscript’s subject matter to ensure the most relevant and constructive reviews. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s quality, significance, and scientific merit.
- Confidentiality: Reviewers are expected to uphold the confidentiality of the review process.
- Feedback: Reviewers provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts.
- Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the specified timeframe.
Time Frame for Completing the Review of Articles
We aim to ensure a fair, objective, and prompt review for all submitted manuscripts. The journal strives to complete the review process within four weeks of the initial submission. However, the actual duration may vary depending on factors such as the availability of reviewers and the extent of necessary revisions.