Peer Review Policy
The Linguistics Journal follows a rigorous peer review policy to ensure the quality and reliability of published research. The peer review process is a cornerstone of ensuring the scientific integrity of our research.
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Double-Blind Peer Review: The journal follows a double-blind peer review system, meaning that the identities of the authors are hidden from the reviewers, and the identities of the reviewers are hidden from the authors. This policy aims to ensure the highest degree of objectivity and fairness in the evaluation of research, as reviewers focus solely on the quality of the scientific content, free from any potential biases.
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Selection of Reviewers: The editorial board relies on a broad network of distinguished experts and academics in the fields of languages, translation, and related disciplines. Reviewers are selected based on their academic expertise, their specific specialization that matches the research topic, and their academic record. The journal always seeks to hire highly qualified reviewers to ensure a comprehensive and in-depth evaluation.
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Evaluation criteria: Reviewers evaluate research based on a set of precise criteria, which include, but are not limited to:
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Originality and scientific contribution: the extent to which the research is modern and contributes to the development of knowledge.
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Research methodology: clarity of methodology, soundness of design, and validity of application of tools.
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Accuracy of results and discussion: logic of results, their coherence, and depth of discussion and analysis.
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Quality of writing and language: clarity of style, correct language, and adherence to academic standards.
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Documentation Integrity: Accuracy of documentation of sources and references according to the approved system.
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Plagiarism Rate: The research is checked to ensure that the plagiarism rate does not exceed 25% , to ensure the originality of the work.
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Confidentiality of the Arbitration Process: All information related to the arbitration process is treated with the strictest confidence. Arbitrators may not share research information or details with any third party and must treat the research as confidential until it is published.
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Review Decisions: After receiving the reviewers' reports, the editorial board makes the final decision regarding the publication of the research. The decision can be: accept the research without revisions, accept it with minor revisions, accept it with substantial revisions and re-review, or reject the research. The editorial board informs the author of the review decision and provides them with the reviewers' reports (anonymously) to assist them in improving their research.
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Review Time: The journal strives to complete the review process in the shortest possible time, while maintaining the quality of evaluation, in order to preserve the time and effort of researchers.
The Linguistic Journal's peer review policy ensures that published research is of high quality and adheres to high scientific and ethical standards.
