Peer review is the process of evaluating scholarly manuscripts conducted by experts in the relevant field before the articles are published. This process aims to ensure the quality, originality, validity of the methodology, and the scientific contribution of the submitted research. Through peer review, the journal seeks to publish articles that meet high academic standards and provide meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

Each manuscript submitted to this journal will undergo the following stages:

1. Manuscript Submission
    Authors submit manuscripts through the online system or via email. The manuscript must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines.
2. Plagiarism Check (Similarity ≤ 20%)
    All submitted manuscripts will be checked using Turnitin software to ensure originality and to prevent plagiarism. A similarity index of no more than 20% is generally acceptable.
3. Initial Editorial Screening
    The editorial team checks whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and template before moving to review. At this stage, low-quality or out-of-scope manuscripts may be desk-rejected.
4. Assignment to Handling Editor
    If deemed suitable, the manuscript is assigned to a handling editor who oversees the review process.
5. Review Process
    Each manuscript will be subjected to a rigorous review process by reviewers appointed by the editors.
6. Double-Blind Peer Review System
    This journal applies a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from one another.
7. Reviewer Considerations
    In evaluating a manuscript, reviewers provide feedback and recommendations on several aspects, including:
1. Novelty: the extent to which the research presents new insights or contributions in the relevant field.
   
   
2. Scientific Impact: the potential contribution of the findings to the advancement of knowledge and practice.
   
   
3. Conclusions: whether the conclusions are supported by the data and analysis presented.
   
   
4. References: the accuracy, relevance, and completeness of the references used.
   
   
8. Editorial Decision
    The reviewers’ recommendations serve as the basis for the Editor’s final decision: acceptance, revision, or rejection.
9. Revision Process
   - Minor Revision: Authors address small issues; usually checked only by the editor.Major
   - Revision: Authors revise extensively; the revised version is usually re-evaluated by the same reviewers.
   
10. Final Acceptance
     Once the manuscript meets all required standards after revisions, the editor issues a final acceptance letter.
11. Production and Publication
     Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and then online or print publication.