Peer Review Process

Proceedings: International Seminar on Educational Studies has a rigorous peer review procedure to ensure the quality and validity of published research. This process is double-blind, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers. Experts in the relevant field conduct the review, assessing manuscripts based on their scientific significance, innovation, and relevance to the purpose of the proceedings.

  1. Initial Assessment: The editorial team initially reviews each manuscript to ensure it is relevant to the journal's focus and meets publication standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria or show more than 25% similarity to existing works will be rejected outright. The team also checks the format and citation style against the guidelines for authors. Manuscripts that do not comply will be returned for revision and resubmission. Manuscripts that pass the review will proceed to the peer review stage.
  2. Reviewer Selection: The editorial board identifies at least two independent reviewers who have knowledge in the subject area of the manuscript and experience in related research. Reviewers and authors do not know each other's identities. The editorial board ensures that reviewers are from institutions different from those of the authors, taking into account scientific expertise and potential conflicts of interest before inviting them to review. The goal is to appoint reviewers within four weeks.
  3. Evaluation Process: Reviewers assess the scientific accuracy, originality, validity, and suitability of the manuscript in their field, usually within two weeks. They provide detailed feedback to the author for improving the manuscript, suggesting acceptance, revision, or rejection.
  4. Editorial Decision: The decision to accept, reject, or request revisions by the editor-in-chief is based on reviewer feedback and compliance with publication standards. If reviewers' opinions differ significantly, additional reviewers may be consulted. The editor's decision and anonymous reviewer comments are communicated to the author. The goal is to issue a first decision within one month and publish accepted manuscripts within 4 to 8 weeks after acceptance.
  5. Revision Stage: Authors of manuscripts requiring revision must incorporate the suggested changes and submit a revised version, highlighting the changes and including a cover letter with feedback. The time limit for revisions is two weeks for minor changes and four weeks for major changes. Manuscripts with major revisions will be re-evaluated by the initial reviewer to ensure the effectiveness of the revisions.
  6. Final Steps for Publication: Accepted manuscripts must be submitted in final form for editing and formatting prior to publication.

Through this rigorous peer review process, Proceedings: International Seminar on Educational Studies ensures the publication of research that meets the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality.