Peer Review Process
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 Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality and must not disclose or use unpublished information for personal advantage.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
Reviewers are selected based on:
- 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
All published articles 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
