Peer Review Process

IJRDO - Journal of Applied Management Science employs a rigorous review process to ensure the accuracy, quality, and relevance of the published information. The journal's manuscripts are reviewed by subject experts before a final decision is reached.

Type of Review

This journal uses a double-blind peer review process.

  • Reviewers are not told the author's names
  • Authors are not revealed to reviewers

This helps ensure objectivity and impartiality.

Initial Screening

Once submitted, the manuscript is initially checked by the editorial office for:

  • Fits within the journal topic
  • Basic structure and presentation
  • Originality of the content

Failure in this regard may result in manuscripts not being passed for review.

Review Process

Those manuscripts that meet the first criterion are then sent to reviewers. The reviewers assess the paper in terms of:

  • Research quality and originality
  • Clarity of research questions and methods
  • Validity of results and conclusions
  • Applicability of management science

The reviewers make suggestions to the editor.

Decision Process

The editorial team will decide on a manuscript based on the reviewer comments:

  • Accept the manuscript
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Request major revisions
  • Reject the manuscript

The editor sends the decision and reviewer reports to the authors.

Revision and Final Decision

When revisions are needed, authors should revise their manuscript according to reviewer comments. It may be subject to further review.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts are considered confidential. Details of manuscripts are not disclosed to anyone except the editorial staff and referees.

Commitment to Quality

IJRDO - Journal of Applied Management Science aims to provide a fair, transparent and timely peer review. The journal aims to publish quality articles that adhere to academic standards and make significant contributions to the discipline.