Review Process

The Aethel Research Digest Juncture: An International Journal (ARDJIJ) follows a standard academic peer-review workflow designed to ensure scholarly integrity and quality. This journal typically utilizes a Double-Blind Peer Review system, meaning the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential.

Below is the step-by-step review process for a manuscript submitted to ARDJIJ:

1. Initial Submission

The author submits their original manuscript, typically through an online portal or via the journal's official editorial email. At this stage, authors must ensure the paper adheres to the journal's specific formatting guidelines and includes all necessary ethical declarations.

2. Editorial Desk Screening

Before being sent to experts, the manuscript undergoes an internal check by the Editorial Office:

  • Scope Check: Does the topic align with the journal's focus?
  • Plagiarism Check: The paper is run through software (like Turnitin or iThenticate). Most international journals require a similarity index of less than 15-20%.
  • Formatting: Is the paper structured according to the ARDJIJ template?

3. Assignment to Reviewers

If the paper passes the initial screening, the Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor assigns it to at least two independent subject matter experts. These reviewers are chosen based on their expertise in the specific niche of the research.

4. Technical Peer Review

The reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on several criteria:

  • Originality: Does it provide new insights or data?
  • Methodology: Is the research design sound and scientifically valid?
  • Clarity: Is the language clear and the argument logical?
  • References: Are the citations current and relevant?

5. Reviewer Recommendations

After the evaluation, reviewers submit a report to the Editor with one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept: The paper is ready for publication as is.
  • Minor Revision: The paper needs small changes (e.g., better explanation of a chart or fixing typos).
  • Major Revision: The paper has potential but requires significant rewriting or additional data.
  • Reject: The paper does not meet the journal's standards.

6. Author Revision (If Applicable)

If revisions are required, the manuscript is sent back to the author with the anonymized reviewer comments. The author must address each comment point-by-point and resubmit the revised version within a specified deadline.

7. Final Editorial Decision

The Editor reviews the revised manuscript (and may send it back to the original reviewers to verify changes). The final decision to publish rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief. Once accepted, the author receives an Acceptance Letter.

8. Copyediting and Publication

The accepted paper moves to the production phase, which includes:

  • Proofreading: Checking for grammar and layout.
  • Galley Proofs: The author reviews the final layout before it goes "live."
  • DOI Assignment: A Digital Object Identifier is assigned for indexing and tracking