Peer-Review Process

1. Publication and Peer-Review Policy

Antmind Review publishes only regular issues twice a year, in June and December. The journal does not publish special issues, supplementary issues, or guest-edited collections.

The journal applies a double-blind peer-review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential. Each manuscript that passes the initial editorial screening is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

All editorial decisions are based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and research integrity.

2. Peer-Review Procedures

The manuscript evaluation process consists of the following stages:

Step 1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Journal System (OJS) in accordance with the Author Guidelines.

Step 2. Initial Editorial Screening

The editor examines the manuscript's relevance, originality, formatting, and compliance with publication ethics. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be rejected at this stage.

Step 3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodology, academic contribution, quality of analysis, and ethical compliance.

Step 4. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editor may decide to:

  • Accept: The manuscript meets publication requirements.

  • Minor Revision: Limited improvements are required.

  • Major Revision: Substantial revisions are necessary.

  • Reject: The manuscript does not meet publication standards.

Step 5. Revision and Re-evaluation

Authors must address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript. The editor may request additional peer review when necessary. Revision does not guarantee acceptance.

Step 6. Acceptance and Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, and final publication in the journal's regular issue under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

3. Editorial Independence and Confidentiality

All reviewers and editors must maintain confidentiality, provide objective assessments, and disclose potential conflicts of interest.

The Editor-in-Chief holds final responsibility for publication decisions. Editorial decisions are independent of publication fees, institutional affiliations, or personal interests.

4. Publication Ethics

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles, including guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, research misconduct, or peer-review manipulation will be handled according to the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.

Authors may submit a reasoned appeal against an editorial decision through the Editorial Office.

 

This policy is guided by: