Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial board, which includes a plagiarism check utilizing Similarity Check Software, a service provided by Crossref and powered by iThenticate. Only manuscripts that meet the journal’s standards proceed to the double-blind peer review process.

Manuscripts deemed appropriate for peer review are assigned to at least two expert referees, selected based on their expertise in the relevant field.

Review Criteria
Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and Contribution: The paper’s significance and its contribution to existing knowledge.
  • Abstract Quality: The appropriateness of the abstract as a summary of the paper.
  • Literature Review: The comprehensiveness and relevance of the literature review.
  • Organization and Clarity: The overall structure and readability of the manuscript.
  • Methodological Rigor: The soundness of the methodology, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Validity of Conclusions: The extent to which the evidence supports the conclusions drawn.

Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive, anonymous feedback to the author(s) while also having the option to share confidential comments directly with the editor.

The journal is committed to maintaining a robust, ethical, and transparent peer review process. Reviewers are encouraged to consult the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for peer reviewers prior to completing their evaluations.

Recognition for Reviewers through Publons

The contributions of reviewers are integral to the editorial process, and their voluntary efforts are highly valued by both the journal and the authors.

To acknowledge the critical role of peer reviewers for the International Multidisciplinary Academic Studies Journal, the journal has established an official partnership with Publons and implemented the Publons Reviewer Recognition Service.

Reviewers are encouraged to create a Publons profile, which records their peer-review activities. This ensures that reviewers receive credit for their work without compromising the confidentiality of the review process. All review comments remain private; only the year of the review and the journal title are displayed on the reviewer’s Publons profile.

For more information about this partnership, please visit the IMASJ-Publons landing page.

 

Review Timeline

The journal employs a streamlined electronic system for submission, review, and publication to ensure a rapid process. The average duration for the double-blind peer review process, from submission to the first editorial decision, is approximately 12 weeks. Once a manuscript is accepted, it typically appears online within 2–4 weeks.