Peer Review System

RES NON VERBA, in its commitment to academic quality and editorial rigor, employs a double-blind peer review process as a core element of its editorial procedure. This system ensures both impartiality and a high standard of scholarly publication. The entire process is outlined in the following stages:

 

Stage 1: Preliminary Review

  1. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted anonymously through the Open Journal System (OJS).

Submissions must include:

  • The manuscript with no author-identifying information.
  • A separate author form containing:
  • Full names of all authors
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Email addresses

 

  1. Editorial Screening

The Editorial Committee conducts an initial assessment to verify:

  • Originality – The work must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Relevance – The manuscript must align with the journal’s thematic areas.
  • Structure & Format – The article must follow the journal’s structure and author guidelines.
  • APA Style – All formatting must adhere to APA 6th edition standards.
  • Plagiarism Check – The manuscript is reviewed using COMPILATIO software.
  • A maximum similarity index of 10% is allowed.

 

  1. Grounds for Immediate Rejection
  • Topic is outside the journal’s scope.
  • The manuscript is not original or has already been published.
  • The structure or formatting is inadequate.
  • APA style is not correctly applied.
  • The submission is incomplete.
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  1. Initial Review Timeline
  • This phase may take up to 30 calendar days.
  • Authors will be notified via email whether the manuscript proceeds to peer review or is rejected.

 

Stage 2: Double-Blind Peer Review

  1. Assignment of Reviewers
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial review are assigned to two external reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
  • Reviewers are selected through public calls or direct invitations.
  • Authors may not suggest reviewers.
  • Reviewers are not remunerated, but receive a certificate of recognition.
  1. Reviewer Qualifications
  • Must hold a postgraduate degree (Ph.D., Master's, or Specialization).
  • Must demonstrate experience in the journal’s research fields.
  • Must have peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals.

 

  1. Review Process
  • Reviewers receive anonymized manuscripts via the OJS platform.
  • They are given four (4) weeks to complete their evaluation.
  • Feedback and a recommendation are submitted through a standardized evaluation form.

 

  1. Reviewer Decisions
  • Publishable without modifications
  • Publishable with minor/moderate modifications
  • Resubmit for review after major revisions
  • Not publishable

 

  1. In Case of Reviewer Discrepancy
  • If reviewer recommendations differ significantly, a third reviewer is assigned.
  • The third reviewer has two (2) weeks to issue a final decision.

 

  1. Author Revisions
  • If revisions are requested, authors are provided with the reviewer comments.
  • Authors have 20 calendar days to revise and resubmit the manuscript.

 

  1. Final Evaluation
  • The Editorial Committee reviews the revised version to ensure all recommendations
  • were addressed.
  • Manuscripts are checked again for quality, clarity, and adherence to journal standards.

 

  1. Final Decision
  • Authors are informed by email about the acceptance or rejection of their article.
  • If accepted, the publication date is communicated.

 

Total Review Duration

  • The entire peer review process may take up to 12 weeks.
  • From submission to final publication, the total process may extend to 24 weeks, depending on issue scheduling and reviewer availability.

 

Transparent Communication

  • RES NON VERBA maintains clear and timely communication with authors:
  • Authors are notified of delays in evaluation.
  • If delays become extended, authors may request to withdraw their manuscript.
  • By upholding this structured and rigorous peer review system, RES NON VERBA ensures the publication of high-impact, trustworthy, and academically sound research—contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the benefit of society.