The Prime Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (PJSSH), published by Research Journals Online (SMC-Private) Limited, follows a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and impactful research. The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity throughout the review process.
PJSSH adopts a double-blind peer review system, in which:
The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance
Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
Before peer review, all manuscripts undergo an initial editorial evaluation to assess:
Alignment with the journal’s aims and scope
Compliance with author guidelines
Plagiarism screening (maximum 19% similarity threshold)
Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without external review.
Reviewers are selected based on:
Subject-matter expertise
Research and publication experience
Absence of conflicts of interest
The editorial board ensures that reviewers maintain high ethical standards and provide unbiased, constructive feedback.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
Originality and contribution to the field
Theoretical and methodological rigor
Clarity of presentation and structure
Relevance to social sciences and humanities
Validity of results and conclusions
Reviewers are encouraged to provide detailed, constructive comments to support authors in improving their work.
Reviewers are typically given 2–4 weeks to complete their evaluation. The editorial office strives to ensure timely processing and communication with authors throughout the review cycle.
Based on reviewer reports, the editor may make one of the following decisions:
Accept
Minor Revisions
Major Revisions
Reject
Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments along with the editorial decision.
Authors are required to:
Address all reviewer comments carefully
Submit a revised manuscript within the given deadline
Provide a point-by-point response to reviewers
Revised manuscripts may be sent for further review if necessary.
All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents
Reviewers must not use unpublished data for personal or professional advantage
Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed immediately
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request with justification. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, if necessary, additional independent reviewers.
PJSSH is dedicated to maintaining a fair, timely, and high-quality peer review process that supports academic excellence and contributes to the advancement of social sciences and humanities research.
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