Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Business, Management Innovations undergo a rigorous initial screening to ensure completeness and compliance with the journal’s submission standards. After this stage, the manuscript is evaluated by the subject editor and sent for review to two external expert reviewers in the relevant field.
Although editorial decisions are informed by peer review reports, the final decision rests with the editor, who is not strictly bound by reviewer recommendations. Manuscripts may be rejected if concerns are raised by reviewers or the editorial board. Authors receive the final decision along with the reviewers’ comments.
The selection of reviewers is based on several criteria, including:
- Subject expertise
- Academic reputation
- Previous reviewing performance
- Recommendations and reliability
- Absence of conflicts of interest
The journal values reviewers who are timely, analytical, thorough, and constructive in their feedback.
The IJBMI follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. This process is designed to maintain fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity without bias toward authors or reviewers.
Credits
This peer review policy is based on internationally recognized guidelines and best practices, including resources from:
- Elsevier Reviewer Guidelines
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Peer Review Policies
