Peer Review Process
The peer review process is an essential part of ensuring the quality and integrity of the research published in Lex Prudentium Law Journal. Our rigorous review process aims to provide authors with constructive feedback to improve their work and to ensure the publication of high-quality research.
1. Submission of Manuscripts
Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Upon submission, the manuscripts are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or an Associate Editor who performs an initial assessment.
2. Initial Assessment
The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor reviews the manuscript to determine its suitability for the journal in terms of scope, originality, and overall quality. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards or fall outside its scope are desk-rejected at this stage.
3. Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.
4. Review Process
Reviewers are invited to assess the manuscript within a specified time frame (typically 3-4 weeks). They evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:
- Originality and significance of the research
- Methodological rigor
- Clarity and coherence of the presentation
- Appropriateness of the references
- Contribution to the field
5. Reviewer Reports
Reviewers provide detailed reports, including comments for the authors and confidential comments for the editors. They make a recommendation regarding the manuscript's publication:
- Accept
- Minor revisions
- Major revisions
- Reject
6. Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor considers the reviewers’ recommendations and makes an editorial decision. The possible decisions are:
- Accept: The manuscript is accepted without any changes.
- Minor revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes, and the revised version will be reviewed by the editor.
- Major revisions: The manuscript requires substantial changes, and the revised version will be reviewed by the same or new reviewers.
- Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.
7. Revision Process
If revisions are required, authors are given the opportunity to revise their manuscript based on the reviewers' comments. The revised manuscript must be resubmitted within a specified time frame (typically 4-6 weeks).
8. Final Decision
The revised manuscript is reviewed by the editor and, if necessary, by the reviewers. The editor makes the final decision on the manuscript's acceptance or rejection. If the manuscript is accepted, it proceeds to the production stage.
9. Production and Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading. Authors are given the opportunity to review the proofs before the final publication. Once finalized, the manuscript is published online and made freely accessible to the public.
10. Confidentiality and Transparency
All submissions and reviews are handled with strict confidentiality. The identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors (single-blind review), unless the journal operates a double-blind review process where both the authors' and reviewers' identities are concealed. The journal maintains transparency in its review process and ensures that all ethical standards are upheld.