Peer Review Policy

Research Journal of Social Sciences and Policy Review

Overview
RJSSPR enforces rigorous peer review to maintain quality in social sciences and policy research. Double-blind review guarantees fairness and objective evaluation.

Review Model: Blind Peer Review (2 Internal & 2 External)
Anonymity: Author and reviewer identities concealed

Workflow & Evaluation:

  • Initial editorial screening for scope, formatting, ethics, and plagiarism

  • Reviewer selection based on policy or social sciences expertise

  • Review criteria include originality, methodological rigor, data integrity, policy relevance, and writing clarity

  • Recommendations: Accept, Minor/Major Revisions, Reject

Ethics: Confidentiality, conflict-of-interest declaration, unbiased feedback

Timeline: 4–6 weeks
Reviewer Recognition & Appeals: Similar to AIJSS

Conclusion: RJSSPR maintains the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and scholarly impact in policy-oriented social sciences research.