Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Peer Review Procedure

The Journal of Economics and Governance Studies (JEGS) utilizes an unbiased and stringent peer review method founded on the premise of double-blind peer review. The identity of writers and reviewers remains totally secret throughout this procedure. All publications submitted to the journal undergo an initial evaluation by the editors. Manuscripts that are beyond the journal's publishing scope or do not adhere to the academic writing standards for content or format are rejected prior to the peer review process, or modifications may be asked to ensure compliance with the format. The author receives the results of the editorial review. Articles considered appropriate by the editor are forwarded to the reviewers. The peer review procedure for manuscripts submitted to our journal averages 60 days. Editors will not accept any article for publishing without a favorable review report. Temporal statistics are available on the journal's webpage.

Steps in the Publication Process

Preliminary Review: The editorial board conducts a preliminary review to assess the article's adherence to the journal's scope, academic integrity, contribution to the literature, and conformity with editorial criteria. Articles considered inappropriate are sent back to the author.

Referee Appointment: Each manuscript submitted to the Journal of Economic and Governance Studies (JEGS) that successfully completes the preliminary evaluation and plagiarism screening is subjected to the designated peer-review procedure. Maintaining the anonymity of reviewers and authors at all stages of the process is crucial. Members of the journal's editorial and advisory boards, together with other scholars, may be designated as reviewers based on their areas of specialization. Referees assess submitted articles based on originality, methodology, contribution to the literature, presentation of findings and justification for conclusions, and incorporation of prior work.

Review Period: Referees must provide a first review report within the designated timeframe. In the event of a delay, a new reviewer may be designated or an extension may be permitted. Should the reviewer(s) solicit amendments from the author, the author is obliged to implement the adjustments, considering the reviewers' critiques and recommendations, and to re-submit the updated manuscript to the system within 15 days. Authors who neglect to upload their work will have their procedures halted, and the article will be returned to them. Referees may solicit many revisions for the identical manuscript. Referee reports are preserved by the journal's editorial office for a duration of five years.

Result: The choice to "accept, resubmit with corrections, or reject" is determined by the reviewer's reports and conveyed to the author.

Revision and Final Decision: Authors finalize their amendments within the designated timeframe and submit them to the system. The amended paper is returned for peer review if required. The editorial board renders the ultimate judgment.

Additional Information: Authors may contest unfavorable reviewer assessments if they furnish evidence to substantiate their proposed modifications and adjustments. The Editorial Board reviews this objection and may seek an alternative reviewer opinion if considered appropriate. Writers must take into account the feedback and recommendations of the reviewers and the Editorial Board for their work to achieve publication. The Editorial Board conducts the ultimate assessment of all works that advance to the publishing stage following a favorable review from the reviewers. Articles classified as "publishable" by the Editorial Board are entered into the publishing queue and released in the subsequent issue. JEGS emphasizes transparency, confidentiality, and academic integrity during the peer review process.