Peer Review Policy

Peer Review Guidelines

Peer review, a cornerstone of academic publishing, ensures the integrity and quality of articles through evaluation by qualified peers. Acquire Publications follows a double-blind peer-review model, where both the reviewer and author remain anonymous, minimizing biases and focusing on the content's merit.

Key Aspects of Peer Review:

• Scope: Assessing article suitability for the journal.

• Novelty: Ensuring originality and uniqueness.

• Validity: Evaluating study design and execution.

• Data: Verifying data accuracy and interpretation.

• Clarity: Assessing the clarity and logical expression of ideas.

• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to ethical and journal standards.

• Advancement: Gauging the article's contribution to the field.

Peer Review Process:

• Manuscript Examination: Managing Editor checks for completeness and compliance.

• Editorial Evaluation: Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors assess submissions for fit and relevance.

• Editorial Review: Subject-area expert editor reviews for potential advancement.

• Peer Review: Two subject-matter experts conduct reviews considering geographical focus and methodology.

• Final Decision: Editors decide based on reviewer reports.

• Author Communications: Authors receive constructive feedback throughout the process.

Guidelines for Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality:

• Conflicts of Interest: Editors and reviewers disclose potential conflicts and recuse themselves if necessary.

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts are treated confidentially, maintaining participant anonymity.

Appeals Process:

Authors can appeal editorial decisions by submitting an appeal letter within seven days to the editorial office at info@acquirepublications.org. Each manuscript is allowed one appeal, with the Editor-in-Chief's decision being final.