Peer Review Process
The Ecovisi Journal of Public Policy, Laws & Social Science (EJPLS) applies a double-blind peer review process to maintain the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all manuscripts.
Initial Screening
All submissions are reviewed by the Editorial Team to ensure they align with the journal’s scope, formatting guidelines, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors without being sent for external review.
Plagiarism Check
All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold will be rejected.
Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts passing the initial checks are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The double-blind review process ensures that both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous.
Review Criteria
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:
- Originality and significance of contribution
- Theoretical framework and literature support
- Research methodology and data accuracy
- Clarity, coherence, and quality of presentation
- Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope
Review Timeline
Reviewers are given 2–4 weeks to complete their evaluations. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
Decision Process
The Editorial Board considers reviewer feedback before making one of the following decisions:
- Accept without changes
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
- Reject
Revision and Resubmission
Authors must submit the revised manuscript within the given deadline and provide a detailed point-by-point response to reviewer feedback.
Final Decision & Proofreading
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final acceptance decision. Accepted manuscripts are copyedited and proofread prior to publication.
Publication
The final, approved version is published online in the scheduled issue and assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier).
