Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process Description for English Language and Arts Education Journal (ELAEJ):
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Initial Submission: Upon receiving a manuscript submission to the English Language and Arts Education Journal (ELAEJ), the editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure it meets the journal's scope and formatting guidelines. If the submission passes this initial check, it proceeds to the peer review stage.
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Peer Review Assignment: The manuscript is then assigned to at least two qualified peer reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. These reviewers are selected based on their academic credentials, research experience, and familiarity with the subject matter of the submission.
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Peer Review Evaluation: The assigned reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript based on various criteria including originality, significance, methodology, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards. They provide detailed feedback and constructive suggestions to the authors.
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Reviewer Recommendations: After thorough assessment, reviewers make recommendations to the editorial board regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript. Recommendations may include suggestions for revisions to improve the quality and clarity of the manuscript.
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Decision Making: Based on the feedback from the peer reviewers, the editorial board makes a decision regarding the manuscript. This decision may include acceptance, acceptance with minor or major revisions, or rejection. Authors are informed of the decision along with the reviewers' comments.
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Revision Process: If revisions are required, authors are provided with specific feedback from the reviewers and are given the opportunity to revise their manuscript accordingly. Revised manuscripts are typically re-evaluated by the original reviewers or by new reviewers to ensure that the concerns raised during the initial review process have been adequately addressed.
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Final Decision: Following the revision process, the editorial board makes a final decision regarding the acceptance of the manuscript. Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to the production stage for formatting, proofreading, and eventual publication in the English Language and Arts Education Journal (ELAEJ).
This rigorous peer review process ensures the quality and integrity of the research published in the journal, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of English language and arts education.
