Peer Review Policy
Peer Review Statement
The Journal for the Study of Religion employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and significance of all published research articles. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and fairness.
Double-Blind Review
- Manuscripts are anonymized by removing any identifying information about the authors before being sent to reviewers.
- Reviewers are also anonymized, with authors not having access to their names or affiliations.
- This double-blind process minimizes potential bias and ensures that manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scientific merit.
Selection of Reviewers
- Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise in the relevant research field.
- We maintain a database of qualified reviewers and actively seek out new reviewers to ensure a diverse pool of expertise.
Review Process
- Each manuscript is typically reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Should there be a big difference between the two reviews then a third reviewer will be enlisted.
- Reviewers are provided with clear guidelines and evaluation criteria to ensure consistency and thoroughness in their assessments.
- Reviewers assess the manuscript for:
- Originality of research question
- Soundness of methodology
- Validity of results
- Clarity and significance of conclusions
- Adherence to ethical research principles
- Based on the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on publication (accept, reject, revise).
- Authors receive detailed feedback from the reviewers to guide them in revising their manuscripts for potential publication.
Confidentiality
- All reviewers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts they review.
- This includes not sharing the content of the manuscript with anyone outside the review process.
The Journal for the Study of Religion believes that the double-blind peer review process is essential for maintaining the quality and credibility of our publications. We are committed to providing a fair and constructive review process for all authors who submit their work to our journal.