Journal of Illiza Research and Studies

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Illiza Research and Studies (JIRS) is committed to 
maintaining the highest standards of peer review to ensure the quality, 
integrity, and originality of all published research.

REVIEW SYSTEM
The journal operates a strict double-blind peer review system in which 
both the authors' and reviewers' identities are kept completely anonymous 
throughout the entire evaluation process.

REVIEW PROCESS STEPS

1. Initial Screening
Upon submission, all manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial 
team to ensure they meet the journal's scope, formatting requirements, 
and basic quality standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria 
are desk-rejected without being sent for peer review.

2. Plagiarism Check
All manuscripts passing the initial screening are subjected to a 
plagiarism check to ensure originality and academic integrity.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to a minimum 
of two independent expert reviewers. Both authors and reviewers remain 
anonymous throughout the process.

4. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewers' feedback, the editor makes one of the following 
decisions:
- Accept without changes
- Accept with minor revisions
- Accept with major revisions
- Reject

5. Revision Stage
Authors whose manuscripts require revisions are given two weeks to 
make the required modifications in accordance with reviewers' comments 
and resubmit the revised manuscript. Failure to meet this deadline 
will result in final rejection.

6. Final Decision
The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based 
on the reviewers' recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript.

REVIEW TIMELINE
The journal aims to complete the review process within 4 to 8 weeks 
from the date of submission.

REVIEWER RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective and fair scientific evaluation
- Maintain strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
- Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe
- Declare any conflicts of interest
- Provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality

This peer review process follows the guidelines of the Committee on 
Publication Ethics (COPE).