Peer Review Journey

Transparency and rigor are cornerstones of Naman's Hub. Follow the journey your manuscript takes through our [Specify: e.g., Double-Blind / Single-Blind / Open] peer review process, designed to ensure scholarly excellence.

1

Manuscript Submission

Your journey begins! Submit your manuscript and accompanying files through our dedicated online portal [Link/details]. You'll receive an immediate confirmation with your unique manuscript ID.

Confirmation: Instant
2

Initial Editorial Assessment (Triage)

Our editorial team conducts essential preliminary checks:

  • Alignment with Naman's Hub scope.
  • Adherence to core formatting and ethical guidelines.
  • Originality screening using plagiarism detection tools.

Manuscripts not meeting these standards may be returned promptly (desk reject).

Typical Timeframe: 3-7 Days
3

Expert Editor Assignment

Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an Associate Editor with expertise matching your research area. They will oversee the entire peer review process for your submission.

Typical Timeframe: 2-5 Days (after triage)
4

Reviewer Invitation & Selection

The assigned Editor identifies and invites qualified, independent experts (usually 2-3) to review your manuscript. Reviewer selection considers:

  • Subject matter expertise and publication history.
  • Availability and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Geographical and institutional diversity.
Typical Timeframe: 1-3 Weeks (can vary)
5

In-Depth Peer Review

Reviewers rigorously evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodology, significance, clarity, and ethical soundness. They provide constructive feedback and recommendations to the Editor.

Our process is [Specify: e.g., Double-Blind], meaning reviewer and author identities are concealed from each other.

Typical Timeframe: 3-6 Weeks (from reviewer acceptance)
6

First Editorial Decision

The Editor synthesizes reviewer feedback and their own assessment to make an initial decision:

  • Acceptance (rare without revisions)
  • Minor Revisions Required
  • Major Revisions Required
  • Rejection

You'll receive the decision along with anonymized reviewer comments.

Target First Decision: 6-10 Weeks (from submission)
7

Author Revision Phase

If revisions are requested, carefully address all editor and reviewer comments. Submit your revised manuscript along with a detailed point-by-point response letter within the provided timeframe.

Revision Time: Typically 2-6 Weeks (depending on extent)
8

Final Assessment & Acceptance

The Editor evaluates the revised manuscript and responses. Additional review rounds may occur if needed. Once satisfied, the Editor issues the final acceptance notification.

Congratulations! Your accepted manuscript moves to production (copyediting, typesetting, proofing).

Final Decision: Varies based on revision rounds

Our Commitment to Reviewers

Peer review is a vital collaborative effort. We support our reviewers by:

We are immensely grateful for the expertise and dedication of our reviewer community.