Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences and Humanities (IJAISSH) employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and scholarly merit of all published research. Both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
Review Timeline
| Stage | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening | 3–5 business days | Desk review by the Editor-in-Chief for scope, originality, and formatting compliance |
| Peer Review | 4–6 weeks | Evaluation by 2–3 independent expert reviewers |
| Author Revision | 2–4 weeks | Authors address reviewer comments and resubmit revised manuscript |
| Final Decision | 1–2 weeks | Editor-in-Chief makes final accept/reject decision |
| Publication | 1–2 weeks | Copyediting, typesetting, and online publication |
Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:
- Originality: Does the manuscript present novel findings or perspectives?
- Significance: Does the research contribute meaningfully to the field?
- Methodology: Are the research methods appropriate, rigorous, and clearly described?
- Clarity: Is the manuscript well-written, logically organized, and clearly presented?
- Literature Review: Is the existing literature adequately reviewed and cited?
- Ethics: Does the research comply with ethical standards?
- Relevance: Does the manuscript fall within the scope of IJAISSH?
Decision Categories
- Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication as submitted
- Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes before acceptance
- Major Revisions: Substantial revisions are required; the manuscript will undergo re-review
- Reject and Resubmit: The manuscript is rejected but may be resubmitted as a new submission after significant revision
- Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in IJAISSH
Appeals Process
Authors who disagree with the editorial decision may submit a formal appeal to the Editor-in-Chief within 30 days of the decision. Appeals must include a detailed, point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments. The Editor-in-Chief will review the appeal and may seek additional expert opinions before rendering a final decision.
Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and timely feedback. All review communications are confidential. Reviewers who identify conflicts of interest must disclose them immediately.
