Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Data-Driven Management and Business Strategy undergo an initial screening for completeness, originality, and relevance before being assigned to a subject editor for evaluation.
After the initial assessment, each manuscript is sent to two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. The editorial decision is based on the reviewers’ reports; however, the final decision rests with the editor and is not strictly bound by reviewer recommendations. Manuscripts may be rejected if concerns are raised by reviewers or editors.
Authors receive the editorial decision along with anonymized peer review comments to support transparency and academic improvement.
Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, academic reputation, subject knowledge, prior reviewing performance, and absence of conflicts of interest. The journal prioritizes reviewers who demonstrate:
- Strong subject expertise
- Fair and unbiased judgment
- Timely review completion
- Constructive feedback
Double-Blind Review Policy
IJDDMBS follows a strict double-blind peer review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. This ensures unbiased evaluation and maintains academic integrity.
The journal is committed to fair, transparent, and ethical review practices in accordance with international publishing standards.
Policy References
This peer review process is developed in alignment with best practices recommended by:
- Elsevier Peer Review Guidelines
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Peer Review Policies
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards
