Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The Andalus Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (AJHSS) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are:

  • Checked for scope and formatting compliance.

  • Screened for plagiarism.

  • Evaluated for basic academic standards.

Manuscripts that fail to meet these criteria are rejected before peer review.

2. Double-Blind Review

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent expert reviewers.

  • The identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.

  • Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.

3. Review Outcomes

Based on reviewers’ reports, the editorial decision may be:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Minor revisions required

  • Major revisions required

  • Reject

Authors are required to respond to reviewers’ comments and submit revised versions within the specified timeframe.

4. Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers’ evaluations and the quality of revisions submitted.

5. Review Timeline

The average review period is approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.

6. Ethical Oversight

The journal ensures:

  • Confidential handling of manuscripts.

  • Objective and unbiased evaluation.

  • Strict adherence to academic integrity.