Peer Review Process
The International Journal of Advanced Research and Convergence (IJARC) follows a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review process. The journal follows recognized ethical principles and relevant guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
All submitted manuscripts first undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal, alignment with the scope, originality, and basic scholarly quality. Manuscripts that meet these requirements are normally sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
Before peer review, reasonable measures are taken to remove identifying information from the manuscript so that reviewers are not informed of the authors' identities. Reviewer comments and recommendations are treated confidentially.
Reviewers may recommend:
- Accept — suitable for publication without major changes.
- Minor Revision — publication subject to minor corrections or revisions.
- Major Revision — substantial revisions are required and the manuscript may be subject to further review.
- Reject — the manuscript is not suitable for publication.
Where reviewers provide substantially different recommendations, the editor may seek an additional independent assessment or further expert advice.
The Editor or Editor-in-Chief makes the final editorial decision after considering the reviewers' reports, the quality of the manuscript, and the authors' responses to any requested revisions. Authors are informed of the editorial decision and, where appropriate, are provided with the reviewers' comments.
Peer review does not guarantee acceptance. Final publication decisions remain the responsibility of the journal's editorial team.
