The Journal of Economics and Business Letters is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, and transparency through a rigorous and well-structured peer review process. The journal adopts a double-blind peer review system, in which both the identities of the authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation process. This approach ensures objectivity, fairness, and unbiased assessment of all submitted manuscripts.

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial team. At this stage, the manuscript is evaluated for its suitability with the journal’s scope, which includes economics, business, and management disciplines. The editorial team also checks for compliance with the journal’s formatting guidelines, structure, and completeness of submission materials.

In addition, manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reliable detection tools. Submissions that show a high level of similarity, lack originality, or violate ethical standards may be rejected at this stage without proceeding to peer review. Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before further consideration.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to a handling editor who is responsible for managing the review process. The editor selects at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter of the manuscript. Reviewers are chosen based on their academic qualifications, research experience, and publication history in the related field.

The journal ensures that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the authors or the research being evaluated. If a potential conflict is identified, alternative reviewers will be assigned to maintain the integrity of the process.

The Journal of Economics and Business Letters implements a double-blind review process to ensure impartiality. Authors are required to remove any identifying information from their manuscripts before submission, while reviewers remain anonymous to the authors.

Reviewers are given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations and are expected to provide constructive, objective, and detailed feedback. The review process focuses not only on identifying weaknesses but also on providing suggestions for improvement to enhance the overall quality of the manuscript.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on several key criteria, including:

• Originality and Novelty: The extent to which the research provides new insights or contributes to existing knowledge.
• Relevance: Alignment of the manuscript with the journal’s scope and focus areas.
• Methodological Rigor: Appropriateness and robustness of the research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
• Clarity and Organization: Logical structure, clarity of writing, and coherence of arguments.
• Contribution to the Field: The significance and potential impact of the research findings on theory, practice, or policy.
• Use of Literature: Adequacy and relevance of references and theoretical framework.

Reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

• Accept without revision
• Accept with minor revisions
• Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
• Reject

Based on the reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the handling editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript. In cases where reviewer opinions differ significantly, the editor may seek additional reviews or make a judgment based on the overall evaluation.

The decision is then communicated to the corresponding author along with detailed reviewer comments. Authors are encouraged to carefully consider all feedback and revise their manuscripts accordingly.

If revisions are required, authors must submit a revised version of their manuscript along with a response to reviewers, detailing how each comment has been addressed. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation, particularly in cases of major revisions.

The journal emphasizes the importance of timely revisions to ensure an efficient publication process. Authors are expected to adhere to the revision deadlines provided by the editorial team.

Once the manuscript meets the journal’s standards and all reviewer concerns have been adequately addressed, the editor will make a final decision to accept the manuscript for publication. Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting, proofreading, and layout stages before publication.

The journal ensures that the final version of the manuscript maintains high standards of clarity, accuracy, and formatting consistency.

The Journal of Economics and Business Letters maintains strict confidentiality throughout the review process. All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with unauthorized individuals.

Reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines, including avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining objectivity, and refraining from using unpublished information for personal benefit. Editors also ensure that all decisions are made fairly and without discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

The journal strives to ensure a timely review process while maintaining thorough evaluation standards. The duration of the review process may vary depending on the complexity of the manuscript and the availability of reviewers, but the editorial team works diligently to minimize delays.

Authors are kept informed of the progress of their manuscripts and are notified promptly of editorial decisions. Transparency in communication is a key principle upheld by the journal.

Even after publication, the journal remains committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. If errors, ethical concerns, or misconduct are identified post-publication, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as necessary.

Through this comprehensive peer review process, the Journal of Economics and Business Letters ensures that all published articles meet high academic standards and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in economics and business. The journal continuously evaluates and improves its review procedures to align with international best practices in scholarly publishing.