Peer Review Process

The peer review process at the Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences (JIOS) is designed to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and relevant research that aligns with the journal’s aims and scope.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, involving at least two independent external reviewers who are recognized experts in their respective fields. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts without knowledge of the authors’ identities, ensuring objectivity and fairness.

The primary role of reviewers is to assess the manuscript’s originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the field of information systems and its organizational, industrial, or societal context. Reviewers are also expected to provide constructive feedback to support the improvement of the manuscript.

The journal maintains an international pool of reviewers with strong academic and professional backgrounds, typically holding doctoral degrees and demonstrating active research engagement, including publications in internationally indexed journals such as Web of Science and Scopus.

All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not disclose or use any information from submitted manuscripts for personal or third-party purposes. In exceptional cases where additional expertise is required, the editorial office ensures that appropriate procedures are followed in line with ethical standards.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations.

Steps and times of the review process

  1. SUBMISSION RECEIPT
    Upon submission, the journal will send author(s) an email confirmation with a unique reference number for the paper.

  2. INITIAL EDITORIAL REVIEW (FIRST 7 DAYS)
    The Editor-in-Chief or assigned Editor will conduct an initial review of the newly submitted paper.

  3. EARLY REJECTION NOTIFICATION (NEXT 3-5 DAYS)
    If the manuscript is rejected at this stage, author(s)  receive an email notification within 3-5 days. Reasons for early rejection may include the following:
    • The paper does not align with the journal's scope.
    • The submission is incomplete or lacks sufficient detail in its findings.
    • The content is suspected of plagiarism.

  4. DOUBLE-BLIND PEER REVIEW (AVERAGE: 30-45 DAYS)
    Papers that pass the initial review will enter the double-blind peer review process. Author(s) can expect an initial decision on the paper within 30-45 days.

  5. REVISIONS (IF REQUIRED)
    • If revisions are necessary, author(s) will receive detailed comments from the editor and reviewers, along with the original version of the paper.
    • If reviewers' recommendations differ significantly, a third reviewer will be consulted.
    • Author(s) are expected to submit the revised version, along with a response to the reviewers’ comments, within 21 days.

  6. ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLICATION
    • If accepted, the will be published in the upcoming issue and made available online with a citable Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
    • The editorial team will ensure that published papers are indexed and registered in relevant databases.