Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to IJETRM undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Each submission is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
In the double-blind process, authors do not know the identities of the reviewers, and reviewers do not know the identities of the authors.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts for originality, methodological soundness, clarity, contribution to the field, and ethical integrity.
The final decision (accept, revise, or reject) is made by the editorial board based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

This policy ensures a fair, unbiased, and rigorous evaluation of all submissions.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers are essential to maintaining the quality, accuracy, and credibility of research published in IJETRM. They are expected to follow the highest ethical standards in the review process.

Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others.
Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, providing feedback that helps authors improve their work. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
Timeliness: Reviewers should submit their evaluations within the agreed timeframe. If unable to complete the review, they should promptly inform the editor.
Evaluation Criteria: Manuscripts should be assessed for originality, methodological rigor, clarity, contribution to the field, and compliance with ethical standards.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should decline assignments if they have any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest with the authors or the content of the manuscript.
Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and notify the editor of any similarity, overlap, or suspected plagiarism.