Editorial Process

Journal of Curriculum Innovation and Assessment

At JCIA, the editorial workflow ensures transparent, ethical, and high-quality publication in curriculum development, educational assessment, and pedagogy research:

1. Manuscript Submission

Submit manuscripts via the official JCIA portal with adherence to formatting and ethical requirements.

2. Initial Screening and Plagiarism Check

Preliminary checks confirm that the manuscript:

  • Aligns with curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment research

  • Meets ethical standards including human subject approvals if applicable

  • Passes plagiarism checks (similarity index above 15% may lead to revision or rejection)

3. Assignment to Section Editor

The Section Editor reviews the manuscript for:

  • Relevance to educational research

  • Originality and methodological soundness

  • Contribution to theory, practice, or educational policy

4. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts. Evaluation focuses on:

  • Originality and theoretical contribution

  • Methodology and data validity

  • Relevance to curriculum, assessment, and educational practice

  • Coherence, structure, and literature integration

5. Reviewer Recommendations

Options include:

  • ✅ Accept as is

  • ✏️ Accept with minor revisions

  • ???? Major revisions required

  • ❌ Reject

6. Editorial Decision

Final decision based on reviewer feedback, with clear revision instructions if required.

7. Author Revisions

Authors provide point-by-point responses to reviewers and resubmit within the specified timeline.

8. Final Acceptance

Upon satisfactory revision, a final acceptance letter is issued, and the article enters production.

9. Copyediting and Proofreading

Manuscripts are edited for clarity, formatting, grammar, and consistency, and proofs are sent to authors for approval.

10. Online Publication

Articles are published online with open access, in line with JCIA licensing policies.

11. Post-Publication Dissemination

Promotion occurs via:

  • Indexing in academic databases

  • Educational networks

  • Social media and newsletters

  • Citation tracking and collaborations

JCIA encourages authors to actively disseminate research for maximum impact in educational practice and policy.