The Rahbar International Journal of Social Science Research (RIJSSR) employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. This process involves the following steps:
- Submission and Acknowledgment: Upon submission, the corresponding author receives an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of the manuscript.
- Initial Evaluation: The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to determine if the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope and meets its standards.
- Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are sent to at least two experts in the relevant field for a double-blind peer review. Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within two weeks. They assess the manuscript based on:
- Contribution to existing knowledge
- Organization and readability
- Soundness of methodology
- Evidence supporting conclusions
- Adequacy of literature review
- Decision: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editorial team decides on the manuscript’s status, which may include:
- Accept Submission
- Revisions Required
- Resubmit for Review
- Decline Submission
- Publication: Accepted manuscripts are published online
The entire peer review process typically takes between 4 to 10 weeks. RIJSSR is committed to open-access publishing, ensuring that all articles are freely available to the global community under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution license.
For comprehensive details on submission guidelines, publication ethics, and other policies, please refer to the journal’s official website.