Peer Review Policy
Peer review policy for Al-Kashaf Journal:
- Peer review process: Al-Kashaf Journal uses a double-blind peer review process, which means that the identities of the authors and reviewers are kept confidential. This is done to ensure that the reviews are fair and unbiased.
- Criteria for review: All manuscripts submitted to Al-Kashaf Journal are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Originality and significance of the research
- Soundness of the methodology
- Clarity and presentation of the findings
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Timeliness of review: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within 4 weeks of receiving the manuscript.
- Confidentiality: Reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts submitted for review. They should not discuss the manuscripts with anyone else, including the authors.
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest: Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as having a financial or personal relationship with the authors or institutions involved in the research.
- Decisions on manuscripts: The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on whether to accept, reject, or revise a manuscript based on the reviews.
The following are some additional details about the peer review process at Al-Kashaf Journal:
- The Editor-in-Chief will initially screen all manuscripts to ensure that they are within the scope of the journal and meet the minimum quality standards.
- Manuscripts that are accepted for review will be sent to two independent reviewers.
- Reviewers are asked to provide a detailed review of the manuscript, including their assessment of the originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and relevance of the research.
- The Editor-in-Chief will then make a decision on the manuscript based on the reviews.
If you are interested in submitting a manuscript to Al-Kashaf Journal, please visit the journal website for more information.