Peer Review Policy

Peer Review Policy

The Voice of Creative Research employs a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and validity of the research published in our journal. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review, where the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed from each other.

Peer Review Process:

Initial Screening: Upon submission, manuscripts are screened by the editorial board to assess their suitability for the journal’s scope and adherence to formatting guidelines.

Peer Review: Suitable manuscripts are then assigned to at least two independent experts in the field for review. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, ensuring they can provide a thorough and objective evaluation.

Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, significance of findings, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.

Review Reports: Reviewers submit detailed reports assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript. They make recommendations for improvements and provide feedback to the authors.

Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editor-in-Chief makes a decision on the manuscript. Possible decisions include acceptance, revision with major or minor changes, or rejection.

Author Notification: Authors are promptly informed of the editorial decision along with reviewer comments to guide revisions if applicable.

Ethical Standards:

The Voice of Creative Research adheres to the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Authors are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and adhere to ethical guidelines relevant to their research, including proper citation practices and respect for intellectual property rights.

Confidentiality:

Confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities is strictly maintained throughout the peer review process. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscripts they review.

Appeals:

Authors may appeal editorial decisions if they believe there has been a procedural error or unfair judgment. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and may involve consultation with additional reviewers or editorial board members.