Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process and Reviewer Acknowledgment highlight the essential role of peer review in upholding the journal's quality and integrity, encouraging qualified participation from reviewers and authors.

Peer Review Type: JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research follows a double-blind peer-review process, in which both the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

All submissions are evaluated for originality, scholarly merit, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality and must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal advantage.

Review Model

The journal employs a double-blind review model, ensuring that both author and reviewer identities remain concealed throughout the evaluation process.

Workflow and Timelines

Stage	Description	Target Timeline
Initial Screening	Editor assesses scope, quality, and ethical compliance	7 days
Reviewer Assignment	Minimum of two independent reviewers identified and invited	7 days
Review Period	Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and submit reports	21–28 days
Editorial Decision	The editor communicates the decision based on reviews	7 days
Author Revision	Authors address reviewer comments	14–30 days
Re-review	Revised manuscript returned to reviewers if required	14 days
Final Decision	Accept, reject, or request further revision	7 days
Production	Copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading	14–21 days

Total target time: 12–16 weeks from submission to publication.

Reviewer Selection

Expertise in the manuscript’s subject area
Recent publication record demonstrating active engagement
Absence of conflicts of interest with the authors
Geographical diversity to ensure balanced perspectives
Previous reliability in delivering timely, constructive reviews

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on the following criteria:

Originality	Does the work present new findings, methods, or perspectives?
Significance	Does the research contribute meaningfully to the field?
Methodology	Are the research design, methods, and analysis appropriate and rigorous?
Presentation	Is the manuscript clearly written, well-organized, and free of errors?
Ethics	Does the study comply with ethical standards?
References	Are citations appropriate, current, and comprehensive?

Article Metadata Display

Received: Date of initial submission
Revised: Date(s) of author revision submission
Accepted: Date of final acceptance
Published Online: Date of online publication

Peer Review Integrity

The journal prohibits:

Manipulation of the peer review process
Suggesting fake or inappropriate reviewers
Reviewer coercion or undue influence on editorial decisions
Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Violations are investigated and may result in manuscript rejection, retraction, and notification to the author’s institution.

Reviewer Acknowledgment

JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research deeply values the time, expertise, and dedication of its peer reviewers.

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of published research, and the journal highly values their expertise.

Annual Reviewer Recognition

"Thank You to Our Reviewers — [Year]"

The journal annually publishes a list of reviewers recognized for their contributions, which helps reviewers feel appreciated and acknowledged for their efforts, while maintaining their confidentiality.