Review Process

Peer Review Process

ISRE follows a double-blind peer review process, where reviewer and authors' identities remain confidential. The journal adheres to internationally recognized guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Editorial decisions are independent of the publisher, governing body, and any commercial or institutional influence. The editorial board has full authority over publication decisions.

Process Overview

  1. Initial Editorial Screening: All manuscripts are reviewed by the Editorial Office and Section Editors to ensure alignment with ISRE’s aims, ethical compliance, and formatting standards.
  2. Reviewer Assignment: Submissions meeting these criteria are forwarded to at least two independent expert reviewers, selected through the journal’s Reviewer Database and, where applicable, Web of Science Reviewer Locator or Publons Reviewer Connect.
  3. Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, methodological rigor, statistical soundness, ethical standards, and significance to the discipline.
  4. Decision Process: Editorial decisions—acceptance, revision, or rejection—are made by the Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor, based on a majority consensus among reviewers and editorial evaluation.
  5. Revision Timeline: Authors typically receive four weeks to revise their manuscripts and resubmit according to reviewer feedback.
  6. Ethical Compliance (Medical, Human & Animal Studies):
    • Research involving humans must include statements of informed consent and approval from an accredited Ethics Committee or IRB.
    • Studies involving animals must comply with ARRIVE and OECD research ethics protocols.
    • Clinical trials must be registered in recognized databases such as ClinicalTrials.gov.

Publication Process

Manuscript
Submission
0 Weeks
Initial
Screening
Plagiarism, AI & Language
2 Weeks
 
 
Reject
Editor
Assignment
Initial Scrutiny
 2Week
 
 
Reject
Peer
Review
External Reviewers
4 Weeks
 
 
Reject
Manuscript
Revision
Author Corrections
3 Weeks
Editor
Recommendation
Decision Evaluation
2 Weeks
 
 
Reject
Formatting
& Proofing
Technical Editing
2 Weeks
Final
Acceptance
Editor-in-Chief Approval
1 Week
 
 
Reject
Copyediting
Language & Layout Review
2 Weeks
Printing
Time depends on quantity
2 Weeks

Editorial Review Model (Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Disciplines)

Research articles will undergo a peer review process by at least two editors. 

Editorial Review Process

  • Each manuscript is independently evaluated by two or more qualified reviewers with domain expertise.
  • Evaluation focuses on originality, theoretical contribution, ethical considerations, and relevance to the journal’s interdisciplinary mission.
  • Decisions are made collectively and transparently, ensuring inclusivity and fairness in editorial judgement.

Integrity, Ethics, and Quality Assurance

  • All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate.
  • Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare all potential conflicts of interest.
  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject, retract, or correct articles that violate ethical or methodological standards.
  • ISRE fully supports open data, reproducibility, and responsible research conduct across all disciplines.

Final Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with relevant Section Editors and reviewers, holds the final authority to accept, revise, or reject manuscripts. Accepted papers undergo professional copyediting, typesetting, and final proof approval before publication.