Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The EuroMid Journal of Business and Tech-Innovation (EJBTI) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. Manuscripts are assessed based on originality, clarity, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.

1. Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor to ensure that:

  • The topic aligns with the journal’s aims and scope.
  • The manuscript adheres to formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • The text is free from plagiarism, verified through reliable plagiarism detection tools.

Submissions that meet these criteria proceed to the peer review stage.

2. Peer Review Process

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
  • Reviewers follow the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.
  • The review period typically spans up to 4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, unbiased, and evidence-based feedback, and to select one of the following editorial recommendations:

  • Accept – The manuscript is suitable for publication as submitted.
  • Accept with revisions – Minor or moderate changes are needed before acceptance.
  • Submit for review – Major revisions are required; the revised version should undergo another round of review.
  • Submit elsewhere – The manuscript does not align with the journal’s scope or focus.
  • Decline – The manuscript does not meet the standards for publication.
  • See comments – Reviewer is unsure or recommends conditional decisions, pending editorial discretion.

If the reviewers’ recommendations differ substantially, the editor may seek input from a third reviewer. The final decision reflects a synthesis of all evaluations.

3. Revision and Resubmission

Authors are given 2 to 4 weeks to revise their manuscript based on reviewer comments. Revised submissions may be sent back to the original reviewers, especially when major revisions are involved.

4. Final Decision

The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript lies with the Editor-in-Chief, who considers reviewers’ evaluations and the author’s responses. Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, typesetting, and scheduling for publication.

5. Ethical Safeguards

    • Reviewers must disclose conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished material for personal advantage.
    • Manuscripts are treated as confidential documents throughout the process.
    • The review process adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards.