Peer Review Policy
Peer Review Policy
The Journal of Transformative Educational and Psychological Sciences (TEPSCI) follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and fairness of published research.
Review Process
All submitted manuscripts first undergo an initial editorial screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements, fall outside the scope, or lack sufficient scholarly contribution may be desk-rejected without external review.
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. TEPSCI uses a double-blind review model: the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
- Originality and scholarly contribution
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Methodological rigor and transparency
- Quality of analysis and interpretation
- Engagement with relevant literature
- Ethical integrity
- Clarity of presentation
Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:
- Accept Submission
- Revisions Required
- Resubmit for Review
- Resubmit Elsewhere
- Decline Submission
Editorial Decisions
Final decisions rest with the handling editor, who considers reviewer recommendations but is not bound by them. Authors will be notified of the decision along with reviewer comments.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts under review are treated as confidential. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use unpublished manuscript content. Reviewer identities remain confidential.
Timeline
- Initial screening: 1-2 weeks
- Peer review: 4-8 weeks
- Editorial decision: 1-2 weeks after reviews are complete
Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments when impartial assessment cannot be guaranteed.
Contact
Questions regarding the peer review process may be directed to: info@tepsci.com
