Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Social Inquiry and Perspectives (JSIP) undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure their scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.

1. Initial Editorial Screening:

Each submission is first assessed by the editorial team to verify its alignment with the journal’s aims, scope, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that fail to meet these basic requirements may be rejected without peer review (desk rejection).p>

2. Double-Blind Review:

JSIP applies a double-blind review system in which both the authors’ and reviewers’ identities are concealed to ensure objectivity and fairness.

3. Reviewer Assignment:

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area.

4. Review Outcomes:

Reviewers provide recommendations to the editor, which may include:

• Acceptance without revision
• Acceptance with minor revisions
• Acceptance with major revisions
• Reject

5. Final Decision:

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on the reviewers’ comments and the editorial team’s assessment.

6. Review Timeline:

The peer review process typically takes between 4 and 8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.