Peer Review Process

JSPP has a properly structured peer review process that is used to make sure that all the articles published in the journal are of high academic and ethical standards. It must be a level procedure, transparent and helpful to the authors, in such a way that the research is vetted by qualified specialists, before undergoing consideration in the academic history.

Overview of the Process

Submission Check

When a manuscript is received, the editorial team will carry out a cursory examination of the manuscript to determine whether the latter fits within the scope of the journal, complies with submission requirements and even with lower quality standards.

Expert Review

The manuscript can be sent to external reviewers who are experts in the field of knowledge depending on their suitability. These critics will judge the work with an objective eye and offer professional recommendations.

Author Revisions

The authors may be asked to make some minor and major corrections to the work depending on the material provided by the reviewers. The stage helps in improving the level of transparency, accuracy and overall academic excellence of the work.

Final Decision

Upon reviews, the editor makes final decision and this may either be acceptance, revision or rejection and the author made to realize.

What Reviewers Evaluate

  • Originality and worth of the study.
  • Rational consistency and methodology.
  • Veracity of writing and composition.
  • Lengthy reference and professional conduct.
  • Theoretical or practical addition to the field.

Core Principles of Peer Review

  • Confidentiality: It is confidential on the manuscripts and reviewer information.
  • Fairness: The selection is done on academic merit basis only.
  • Positive Feedback: The feedback is supposed to be directed towards guiding and improving the work.
  • Integrity: Ethical norms are observed on all levels.

What Authors Can Expect

  • Courteous and effective communication.
  • Impartial and competent assessment.
  • The opportunities for revising and reinforcing their research.
  • Sensible time scales of review and decision making.

This peer-reviewing technique can be applied to guarantee the quality and credibility of publications of the JSPP and help the authors to provide their works in the most appropriate format.