Peer Review Process
International Journal of Social Sciences, Language and Linguistics (IJSSLL)
The International Journal of Social Sciences, Language and Linguistics (IJSSLL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic rigor, integrity, and scholarly quality. To ensure the publication of credible and impactful research, IJSSLL employs a rigorous double-blinded peer review process. This means that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process to minimize bias and ensure impartial evaluation.
Overview of the Double-Blinded Peer Review Process
Submission
Authors submit manuscripts electronically through the journal’s official online submission system.
During submission, authors must confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
Initial Editorial Assessment
Upon submission, the Editorial Office conducts a preliminary check to ensure compliance with:
The journal's scope and focus
Formatting requirements
Ethical guidelines
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor for further evaluation.
Assignment of Reviewers
The assigned editor selects at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
Reviewers are chosen based on:
Their academic credentials
Experience in the field
Absence of any conflict of interest with the authors or research topic
Double-Blinded Review
The review process is double-blinded:
Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers
Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:
Originality and significance of the research
Soundness of methodology
Clarity of analysis and argument
Relevance to the journal's scope
Adherence to ethical standards
Reviewers provide:
Detailed comments and suggestions for improvement
A recommendation: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes an informed decision.
Authors are notified with:
A decision letter
Reviewer comments and editorial feedback
Revision and Resubmission
If revisions are requested:
Authors are given a specified timeframe to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
The revised version is re-evaluated to ensure that all comments and concerns have been adequately addressed.
Final Decision
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor after assessing the revised manuscript and the authors’ responses.
Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to production and publication, and authors are notified accordingly.
The double-blinded peer review process employed by IJSSLL ensures that each manuscript is evaluated fairly, professionally, and without bias, maintaining the journal’s commitment to excellence in the social sciences, language, and linguistics disciplines.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Email: editor.ijssll@randspublications.org
