Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the SIYAR Journal undergo a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and integrity. The main features of this process are as follows:

  1. Initial Screening

    • Each submitted manuscript is first screened by the Editors-in-Chief to evaluate its suitability, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to author guidelines.

    • Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the author(s) without further review.

  2. Double-Blind Peer Review

    • Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two anonymous expert reviewers.

    • The double-blind review process ensures that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

    • Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:

      • Originality and novelty

      • Scholarly contribution and significance

      • Relevance to the field of International Relations

      • Clarity of presentation and argumentation

      • Methodological rigor and ethical considerations

  3. Editorial Decision

    • The Editors-in-Chief make the final decision (accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject) based solely on the reviewers’ reports and the manuscript’s overall quality.

    • Authors are informed of the editorial decision along with reviewer feedback within an average of 30–60 days after submission.

  4. Role of the Editorial Board

    • Members of the international Editorial Board may be consulted to provide additional expertise, guidance, and recommendations on specific manuscripts.

  5. Plagiarism Screening

    • To uphold academic integrity, all manuscripts are checked for similarity using iThenticate.

    • Manuscripts with significant overlap (plagiarism or self-plagiarism) will be rejected immediately.

  6. Efficient Editorial Support

    • Managing editors and editorial assistants ensure smooth communication between authors, reviewers, and editors, providing timely updates and efficient handling of manuscripts.

  7. External Review Collaboration

    • When necessary, SIYAR Journal may also benefit from manuscript referral and peer review cooperation with other reputable academic journals in related fields.

Through this process, the SIYAR Journal guarantees that only high-quality, original, and ethically sound research is published.