Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business employs a meticulous evaluation process for all manuscript submissions to ensure high academic standards and originality. Our review system utilizes a double-blind approach, maintaining anonymity between authors and reviewers throughout the assessment.
Our editorial team comprises management and business experts from diverse global backgrounds, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives. This international composition enhances the depth and breadth of manuscript evaluations, leading to well-informed editorial decisions.
The review process unfolds as follows:
- Preliminary Manuscript Assessment: Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the Editor-in-Chief. This critical step verifies:
- Alignment with the journal's management and business focus
- Compliance with basic submission guidelines
- Potential for significant academic contribution Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria are promptly declined without further review.
- Comprehensive Peer Evaluation: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to a handling editor, who then:
- Selects a minimum of two experts in the relevant management or business field
- Orchestrates a double-blind peer review process
- Ensures a thorough and impartial assessment of the work
- Decision Based on Collective Expert Input: The journal requires at least two expert reviews before proceeding with any decision. If reviews show significant discrepancies, the handling editor may:
- Engage a third reviewer for additional insights
- Seek further clarification from existing reviewers
At this juncture, several outcomes are possible:
- Manuscript rejection
- Request for minor revisions
- Request for major revisions
- Acceptance without changes
- Recommendation for resubmission (if substantial content or language modifications are necessary)
Accepted manuscripts are returned to authors for formatting refinements. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final acceptance decision, considering:
- Recommendations from the handling editor
- Approval from the editorial board
- Overall contribution to management and business scholarship
- Internal Revision and Reassessment: Authors of manuscripts requiring revisions are given a three-week window to modify and reformat their work. Subsequently, the handling editor:
- Reassesses the revised manuscript
- Determines if changes adequately address reviewers' comments and suggestions
- May initiate additional revision cycles if necessary
- Final Publication Verdict: In this concluding stage, the revised manuscript faces a binary outcome: acceptance or rejection. The decision hinges on:
- The handling editor's assessment of improvements made
- Alignment with the Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business's quality benchmarks
- Potential impact on management and business scholarship
Manuscripts failing to incorporate necessary changes or falling short of the journal's rigorous standards will be rejected.
This multi-tiered review process ensures that the Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business publishes only high-quality, original research, maintaining its position as a respected source in the field. By combining expert knowledge, diverse perspectives, and rigorous evaluation, we strive to advance the understanding and practice of management and business on a global scale.
Our commitment to publishing excellence extends beyond the review process. We continuously refine our procedures to stay at the forefront of academic publishing, ensuring that our journal remains a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the dynamic fields of management and business.
