Peer Review Process
Peer Review Policy and Process
JLF adheres to the double-blind peer-review policy where every article accepted for publication is subject to thorough evaluation ensuring adherence to high standards of academic quality and research integrity. During the review process, anonymity of both the author and reviewer is guaranteed, which ensures unbiased evaluation.
Editorial Screening
Each manuscript that is sent for peer review at JLF is first assessed by the editorial office. In this process, the editors determine if the manuscript:
- Fits the scope of the journal.
- Shows uniqueness and scholarly significance.
- Meets the standards of academic writing and formatting.
- Adheres to the ethical and submission policies of the journal.
Those manuscripts that fail to meet these minimum requirements may be rejected without peer review.
External Peer Review
Manuscripts that meet the requirements are reviewed by independent reviewers who have expertise in the subject area. The review process takes into consideration the following key criteria:
- Originality and contribution to the field of knowledge
- Research method and methodology
- Analysis and interpretation accuracy
- Presentation clarity
- Relevance to the field of education
- References and evidence quality
- Scholarly value
The review is done in order to make useful recommendations and facilitate editorial decision-making process.
Editorial Decision
After peer reviewing is completed, the editorial board will make its decision after carefully evaluating the reviews. The authors may get one of the following results:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
JLF is dedicated to ensuring an open, efficient, and objective review process that promotes quality research and the growth of authors.
