Peer Review Process

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RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary (RRIJM) follows a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review Process to ensure objectivity, academic integrity, and high scholarly standards. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to eliminate bias and ensure fair evaluation. The journal adheres to UGC Guidelines on Peer-Reviewed Journals and international best practices.

Stages of the Peer Review Process

1. Submission and Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial office to ensure:

  • Alignment with the journal's scope
  • Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines
  • Adherence to ethical and plagiarism policies

Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be returned to authors for correction or desk rejected.

2. Anonymization

Authors are required to remove all identifying information from the manuscript. The editorial team further anonymizes the submission before sending it for peer review to maintain the integrity of the double-blind process.

3. Reviewer Selection

Qualified reviewers are selected based on:

  • Subject-matter expertise
  • Research experience and publication record
  • Absence of conflicts of interest

4. Peer Review Evaluation

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and contribution to knowledge
  • Research design and methodology
  • Relevance to the discipline and multidisciplinary scope
  • Ethical compliance and clarity of presentation

5. Reviewer Recommendations

Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

6. Editorial Decision and Communication

Based on reviewer reports, the handling editor makes a decision and communicates feedback to the authors while maintaining reviewer anonymity.

7. Revision and Re-evaluation

Authors are expected to revise the manuscript in line with reviewer comments and submit a point-by-point response. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation, if required.

8. Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Editorial Board, makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript.

Ethics, Transparency, and Confidentiality

  • Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest and decline reviews where impartiality cannot be ensured
  • All manuscripts and review reports are treated as strictly confidential
  • The journal encourages constructive feedback to enhance the quality, transparency, and fairness of the review process

Commitment to Best Practices
RRIJM adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards and follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for peer reviewers.