Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process for North East Journal of Management The North East Journal of Management (NEJM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly integrity and quality through a rigorous peer-review process. Our review process is designed to ensure fairness, objectivity, and constructive feedback to authors. The following outlines the key steps in the peer-review process:

1. Submission and Editorial Evaluation: Authors are expected to submit their manuscripts via the online submission system provided by NEJM, following the journal's submission guidelines. Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal's scope and guidelines. Manuscripts that meet the initial criteria proceed to the peer-review stage.
2. Reviewer Selection: Editors select qualified and impartial reviewers with expertise in the relevant field to evaluate the manuscript. Reviewers are chosen based on their academic credentials, experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.
3. Peer Review: Reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript's quality, originality, methodology, and significance. Constructive feedback is provided to authors, addressing strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. The peer-review process is conducted confidentially to maintain the integrity of the review.
4. Editorial Decision: The editorial team, taking into consideration reviewer feedback, makes an informed decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript. Authors are promptly notified of the decision along with reviewers' comments.
5. Author Revision: If revisions are requested, authors are given an opportunity to address reviewers' comments and improve their manuscript. Revised manuscripts undergo further evaluation to ensure recommendations have been adequately addressed.
6. Final Decision: The final decision is based on the quality of the revised manuscript and its alignment with the journal's standards. Accepted manuscripts proceed to the production stage for publication.
7. Editorial Feedback: Authors receive comprehensive feedback from the peer-review process, regardless of the decision. Feedback is intended to assist authors in enhancing the quality and impact of their research.
8. Confidentiality: All parties involved in the peer-review process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript.
9. Timeliness: NEJM is committed to ensuring a timely review process. Authors are kept informed of the status of their manuscript throughout the review period.