Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
Ensuring Academic Rigor and Research Integrity
The peer review process is the cornerstone of academic publishing at the Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (JHSS). It ensures the high quality, credibility, and global relevance of scholarly work. JHSS employs a Double-Blind Peer Review process, where both the reviewer and the author identities are concealed.
1. Manuscript Submission & Ethical Check
Authors submit their work via the official portal, ensuring compliance with JHSS guidelines, including:
- Conflicts of interest declaration.
- Ethical approval (for human-subject research).
- Generative AI Disclosure Statement: Mandatory transparency regarding AI assistance.
2. Initial Editorial Screening (Desk Review)
The Editor-in-Chief performs a preliminary assessment to verify:
- Scope Fit: Alignment with the journal's humanities and social science themes.
- Plagiarism Check: Mandatory screening using advanced detection software.
Decision: Desk Rejection OR proceed to Peer Review.
3. Expert Peer Review
Two to three independent subject-matter experts evaluate the manuscript for:
- Originality and significance of research.
- Methodological rigor and validity.
- APA 7th edition citation accuracy and IMRAD structure compliance.
4. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief issues one of the following decisions:
| Accept | Minor Revision |
| Major Revision | Reject |
5. Acceptance & Production
Upon final approval, the manuscript undergoes Copyediting, Typesetting, and DOI Assignment before official publication.
Peer Review Process Flowchart (JHSS)
Official Platform + Ethical Check
(Desk Review)
Independent Experts (Double-Blind)
DOI Assignment + Official Publication
JHSS Peer-Review Workflow Summary
Submission ➔ Screening ➔ Double-Blind Review ➔ Revision ➔ Final Decision ➔ Production