Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The Journal of Civil Business and Labor Law (JCBLL) employs a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and scholarly significance of all published articles.
Review Procedure
- Initial Screening: Upon submission, the Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial screening to assess whether the manuscript fits the scope and meets basic formatting requirements.
- Assignment: Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in civil law, business law, or labor law.
- Double-Blind Review: Both author and reviewer identities are concealed throughout the process to ensure objectivity and impartiality.
- Review Decision: Reviewers provide one of four recommendations: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. The editor makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback.
- Revision: Authors are given a specific timeframe to revise their manuscripts according to reviewer comments.
- Final Decision: Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated before a final accept or reject decision is made.
Timeline
- Initial screening: 1–2 weeks
- Peer review: 4–6 weeks
- Author revision: 2–4 weeks
- Final decision: 1–2 weeks
