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Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Peer review process is the most important quality check for the submitted manuscript. ARC Publications follows a double blind peer review process, to ensure editorial decision making. In this peer review process, experts in the relevant fields are selected as reviewers and they will analyze the submitted research work from every perspective like quality, originality, academic standards, technical content, documentation, and significance to the journals scope. The-reviewing process of each paper generally takes approximately one month time.

The Journal of Social, Management and Tourism Letter (JSMTL) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the academic quality and integrity of all published articles.

1. Review Model

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind review, meaning that both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process.

2. Initial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team first review each submission for:

  • Scope alignment
  • Plagiarism (via standard plagiarism detection software)
  • Formatting and structure

Only manuscripts that pass this screening are sent for peer review.

3. Reviewer Assignment

Each manuscript is assigned to two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate:

  • Originality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Contribution to the field

 

4. Review Timeline

  • Initial decision: Within 30 days
  • Final acceptance: Within 10 days after revisions (if any)

 

5. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial team will decide to:

  • Accept
  • Request minor/major revisions
  • Reject

 

6. Confidentiality & Ethics

All reviews are treated confidentially. JSMTL adheres to COPE guidelines on publication ethics and reviewer conduct.

Fees and Charges

Submission in Journal of Social, management and tourism letter is free.


Plagiarism Screening Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Social, Management and Tourism Letter (JSMTL) are routinely screened for plagiarism prior to peer review.
The journal uses [insert software, e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate, or any plagiarism checker] to detect overlap and ensure originality.

Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism or self-plagiarism will be rejected or returned for revision in accordance with COPE guidelines.