peer review process

The International Journal of Education Quality Assurance (IJEQA) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the integrity, quality, and objectivity of the scholarly work it publishes. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous evaluation process as outlined below:

1. Submission Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is first screened by the editorial team to check:

  • Suitability to the journal’s scope

  • Adherence to submission guidelines

  • Initial quality and originality
    Manuscripts failing to meet the basic requirements may be returned or rejected without external review.

2. Double-Blind Review

If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is sent to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous to each other throughout the process.

3. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and significance of the contribution

  • Clarity of objectives and research questions

  • Appropriateness of methodology and data analysis

  • Depth of discussion and relevance of conclusions

  • Use of current and appropriate references

  • Adherence to ethical standards

4. Reviewer Recommendations

Each reviewer may recommend one of the following:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Major revisions required

  • Reject

5. Editorial Decision

The editor makes a final decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Authors will be notified of the decision and given the opportunity to revise if needed. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the reviewers for re-evaluation.

6. Final Approval

Once all revisions are satisfactorily completed, and the manuscript is accepted, it proceeds to the production stage for publication.

Turnaround Time

The typical peer review process takes 4–6 weeks, but this may vary depending on reviewer availability and the extent of revisions.

Note: The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage if ethical issues, plagiarism, or other academic misconduct is detected.