Review Process

Peer Review Process

The International Journal for Research in Business, Management and Accounting (IJRBMA) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, objectivity, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts. All submissions are reviewed by experts in the relevant subject area before a final publication decision is made.

In the double-blind review process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review period. Authors are required to ensure that their manuscripts are prepared in a manner that does not reveal their identity.

Review Timeline

The average peer review period is approximately 6–8 weeks. The duration may vary depending on the availability of reviewers and the extent of revisions required.

Review Procedure

  1. Initial Screening: Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess scope, originality, and compliance with journal guidelines. Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be desk-rejected.
  2. Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field for evaluation.
  3. Reviewer Recommendations: Reviewers assess the manuscript and provide comments and recommendations to the editor.
  4. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers’ reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
    • Accept without revision
    • Accept with minor revisions
    • Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
    • Reject
  5. Revision: Authors receiving revision requests must submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewers’ comments.
  6. Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript.

Guidelines for Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring clarity, originality, and academic rigor in their submissions. Non-essential material such as extensive calculations or derivations should be included as appendices.

To facilitate double-blind review:

  • The title page must be submitted separately and include author names, affiliations, and contact details.
  • The main manuscript must be anonymized and free from author-identifying information.
  • Acknowledgements and funding information should be included only on the title page.

Publication Ethics

Manuscripts that have been previously published or are under consideration elsewhere will not be accepted. All submissions are evaluated solely on academic merit without discrimination.

The journal is committed to a fair and transparent review process and does not require any publication charges before the completion of peer review and acceptance.

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity and consistency of the publication process, including final decisions on manuscript acceptance.