Peer Review Policy

Frontiers in Social Sciences Research (FSSR) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, quality, and academic integrity in all published articles.

 

Process Overview

  1. Initial Screening – The Editor-in-Chief reviews each submission for scope, quality, and plagiarism.
  2. Reviewer Assignment – Eligible manuscripts are sent to at least two independent experts in the field.
  3. Double-Blind Review –
    • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
    • Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
  4. Evaluation Criteria – Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:
    • Originality and contribution to knowledge
    • Research design and methodology
    • Clarity of arguments and structure
    • Relevance to the field of social sciences
    • Proper referencing (APA 7th edition)
  5. Decision – Based on reviewer reports, the editorial team decides:
    • Accept
    • Minor Revision
    • Major Revision
    • Reject

 

Review Timeline

  • The average review process takes 4–6 weeks.
  • Authors will be notified promptly of editorial decisions.

 

Reviewer Ethics

  • Reviews must be constructive, objective, and confidential.
  • Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest and decline assignments if necessary.

 

This process ensures that only high-quality, original, and relevant research is published in the journal.