Peer Review Process
The International Review of Literature and Humanities (IRLH) is fully responsible for the adherence to high academic standards through a transparent, objective, and unbiased peer review process.
Peer review plays an important role in scholarly publishing and is used in order to ensure the quality and originality of the published research.
Double-Blind Peer Review
In this journal, a double-blind peer review process is followed where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. The aim behind this is to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the evaluation process and that the decision of the editor for the publication of any work depends only upon its academic quality.
The process of reviewing all papers begins with the editorial review of each manuscript submitted to the journal and then the selection of suitable reviewers for that particular paper based on their expertise in the subject field.
Objectives of Peer Review
The peer review process aims to:
- Assure the academic standard and excellence of the study.
- Keep up the research integrity and ethics.
- Enhance the quality of the manuscript.
- Provide constructive feedback to improve the manuscript.
- Evaluate the originality of the research.
- Make the editorial decision objective and fair.
- Improve scholarly writing continuously.
Review Criteria
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on several important factors, including:
- Originality of the research.
- Relevance to the journal's aims and scope.
- Quality of research and critical analysis.
- Strength and clarity of arguments.
- Adequacy of the literature review.
- Appropriateness of the research methodology.
- Accuracy of analysis and interpretation.
- Organization and clarity of writing.
- Ethical compliance.
- Overall contribution to literature and humanities research.
Editorial Decisions
After carefully considering the reviewers' reports, the Editor may make one of the following decisions:
All authors who receive requests for revisions are advised to answer thoughtfully to all the reviewer comments and submit their revised manuscript within the set deadline.
The final editorial decision depends entirely on the academic excellence, quality of the manuscript, and the suggestions made by the independent reviewers. The entire review process upholds the principles of impartiality, confidentiality, editorial independence, and academic excellence.