PEER
REVIEW GUIDELINE
Peer review is a fundamental process at
INTI Journal, ensuring the high quality and scholarly rigor of published
articles. Every manuscript submitted to INTI Journal undergoes thorough
evaluation by experts in the same or related fields to confirm its relevance
to the journal's scope.
The Peer Review Process:
During the peer review process, expert
reviewers provide critical feedback to authors aimed at enhancing the
quality of their work prior to publication. This feedback encompasses
several key aspects, such as:
- Suitability
of Content: Reviewers assess whether the manuscript's subject matter
aligns with the aims and scope of INTI Journal.
- Originality:
Reviewers evaluate the novelty and uniqueness of the research
presented, ensuring it offers a distinct contribution to the existing
body of knowledge.
- Novelty:
Reviewers examine the extent to which the manuscript introduces new
findings, perspectives, or methodologies.
- Presentation:
Reviewers assess the clarity, organization, and overall presentation
of the manuscript, including its writing style, figures, and tables.
Double-Blind
Peer Review:
INTI Journal employs a double-blind peer
review process to promote impartial and objective editorial decisions. In
this system:
- The
identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers.
- The
identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors.
This anonymity aims to minimize bias and
ensure that evaluations are based solely on the scholarly merit of the
manuscript.
Reviewer
Authority and Editorial Decision:
Experts serving as reviewers for INTI
Journal have the authority to make independent recommendations regarding
the suitability of a manuscript for publication. Based on their expert
assessment, reviewers may recommend:
- Acceptance
without Revision: The manuscript meets the journal's standards and can
be published in its current form.
- Acceptance
after Revision: The manuscript has merit but requires specific
revisions to address the reviewers' comments before it can be accepted
for publication. Authors will be provided with the reviewers' feedback
and asked to revise their manuscript accordingly.
- Rejection:
The manuscript does not meet the journal's standards for publication
due to concerns regarding its scope, originality, methodology, or
presentation.
Editorial
Outcome:
The final editorial decision on a
manuscript is made by the INTI Journal editors, taking into careful
consideration the recommendations provided by the peer reviewers. The
possible outcomes are:
- Publication
without Revision: Based on positive reviews, the manuscript is
accepted for publication in its original form.
- Publication
after Revision: Following the authors' satisfactory revisions in
response to the reviewers' comments, the manuscript is accepted for
publication.
- Rejection:
Based on the reviewers' concerns, the manuscript is not deemed
suitable for publication in INTI Journal.
This rigorous peer review process
underscores INTI Journal's commitment to publishing high-quality, impactful
research.
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