The International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies (IJPES) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing through a rigorous, fair, transparent, and timely peer review process.
All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo editorial screening and independent peer review before a publication decision is made.
Initial Editorial Screening
Upon submission, all manuscripts are evaluated by the Editorial Office and the Editor-in-Chief to determine whether they meet the journal's basic requirements.
At this stage, manuscripts are assessed for:
Manuscripts that do not satisfy the journal's minimum standards may be rejected without external review.
Assignment to a Section Editor
Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening are assigned to an appropriate Section Editor based on the manuscript's subject area and methodological approach.
The Section Editor oversees the review process, identifies suitable reviewers, evaluates reviewer reports, and provides recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief regarding editorial decisions.
Double-Blind Peer Review
IJPES operates a double-blind peer review system in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
Authors must ensure that all files submitted for review are fully anonymized. Information that may reveal the identity of the authors, institutions, projects, or funding sources should not appear in the manuscript file submitted for review.
Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, publication record, and familiarity with the manuscript topic.
Reviewers may be drawn from:
The journal seeks to appoint reviewers who possess relevant subject matter expertise and have no conflicts of interest with the authors or the research.
Each manuscript is typically evaluated by at least two independent reviewers.
Reviewer Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts according to the following criteria:
Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and evidence-based feedback.
Editorial Decisions
Based on the reviewers' reports and editorial evaluation, one of the following decisions may be reached:
Accept
The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revisions.
Minor Revision
The manuscript requires limited revisions before acceptance.
Major Revision
Substantial revisions are required before the manuscript can be reconsidered for publication. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
Reject
The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.
The final publication decision rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief.
Review Timeline
The journal strives to provide authors with timely editorial decisions while maintaining a rigorous review process.
Although review times may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity, authors are regularly informed regarding the status of their submissions throughout the review process.
Appeals
Authors who believe that an editorial decision was based on a misunderstanding of the manuscript may submit a reasoned appeal to the Editor-in-Chief.
Appeals are evaluated independently and may involve consultation with additional reviewers or editors. The decision reached following the appeal process is final.
Reviewer Recognition
IJPES highly values the contributions of its reviewers. Peer reviewers play a fundamental role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and scientific impact of the journal.
Researchers interested in serving as reviewers are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office and provide information regarding their expertise, institutional affiliation, publication record, and ORCID identifier.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts received by the journal are treated as confidential documents.
Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose, discuss, or use any information obtained through the review process for personal, professional, or financial advantage.
Contact
For questions regarding the peer review process, please contact:
Editorial Office
International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies (IJPES)
E-mail: ijpesjournal@gmail.com
Website: www.ijpes.com
The journal is pleased to announce the renewal of its Editorial Board. We warmly welcome Professor Jianzhong Xu as our new Co Editor in Chief and extend a sincere welcome to our newly appointed Editorial Board members. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to our former Editorial Board members for their valuable contributions and dedicated service to the journal.
IJPES - International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies (ISSN: 2148-9378) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative 4.0 International License.
