Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS (International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies follows a rigorous Double Blind Peer Review Process to ensure the quality, originality, academic integrity, and objectivity of published research.The journal follows a transparent and fair review system in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

 

1. Double Blind Peer Review Process

In the Double-blind Peer Review System:

• The identity of the author(s) is concealed from the reviewers.

• The identity of the reviewers is concealed from the author(s).

• Manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of their academic quality, originality, methodology, relevance, and contribution to knowledge.

This process ensures unbiased evaluation and minimizes the possibility of personal, institutional, or professional influence on editorial decisions.

 

2. Initial Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts are first reviewed by the Editorial Team for:

• Relevance to the aims and scope of the journal.

• Originality and academic significance.

• Compliance with author guidelines.

• Language and formatting requirements.

• Ethical considerations and plagiarism concerns.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be rejected before peer review.

 

3. Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts are assigned to expert reviewers who have:

• Relevant academic qualifications.

• Research experience in the concerned subject area.

• Expertise related to the submitted manuscript.

The Editorial Board selects reviewers while considering subject expertise and avoiding any potential conflict of interest.

 

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

• Originality and novelty of research.

• Clarity of research objectives.

• Theoretical framework and methodology.

• Quality of analysis and interpretation.

• Accuracy and relevance of references.

• Contribution to existing knowledge.

• Overall academic presentation.

 

5. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Maintain complete confidentiality of the manuscript.

• Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased comments.

• Avoid personal criticism of authors.

• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.

• Inform the Editor about any possible ethical concerns.

• Decline review assignments if there is any conflict of interest.

 

6. Author Responsibilities During Review

Authors should:

• Respond carefully to reviewer comments.

• Submit revised manuscripts within the given timeline.

• Provide a clear response explaining changes made.

• Maintain academic integrity during revisions.

 

7. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers' reports, the Editorial Board may make one of the following decisions:

Accept

The manuscript is accepted without major changes.

Minor Revision

The manuscript requires small corrections before acceptance.

Major Revision

Substantial improvements are required and the revised manuscript may be reviewed again.

Reject

The manuscript does not meet the required academic or ethical standards.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board.

 

8. Confidentiality Policy

All manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications are treated as confidential documents.

The content of submitted manuscripts will not be disclosed to anyone other than:

• Editors

• Assigned reviewers

• Editorial advisors (where required)

 

9. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers and editors must disclose any conflict of interest that may affect the impartiality of the review process.

A reviewer must not evaluate a manuscript if:

• They have collaborated with the author(s).

• They have a personal or professional relationship with the author(s).

• They have any financial or academic interest related to the manuscript.

 

10. Publication Ethics

Abhinavdhara Journal follows ethical principles based on internationally accepted publication standards, including the guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal maintains strict policies against:

• Plagiarism

• Duplicate submission

• Data fabrication

• Data falsification

• Unethical research practices

 

11. Review Timeline

The journal aims to complete the review process within a reasonable timeframe. However, the duration may vary depending on:

• Availability of suitable reviewers.

• Complexity of the research topic.

• Requirement of revisions.

 

12. Final Statement

The Double-Blind Peer Review System of Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS ensures a fair, transparent, and academically rigorous evaluation process, supporting the publication of high-quality research contributions.

 

Journal:
Abhinavdhara (IJIIS – International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies)

Publisher: Shabdarambh: Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellness

Open Access Policy: CC BY 4.0
DOI Prefix: 10.67754
Publication Frequency: Biannual