Peer Review Process
World Journal of Corporate Governance and Finance (WJCGF) maintains a transparent and rigorous peer-review system to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published research.
Review Model
WJCGF follows a double-blind peer-review process, in which:
- Authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.
- Reviewers do not know the identities of the authors.
This process supports an objective, fair, and unbiased assessment of submitted manuscripts.
Review Stages
1. Initial Screening
Submitted manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team to determine whether they are within the scope of the journal, appropriately formatted, and meet the minimum standards for academic quality.
2. Peer Review Assignment
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area of the submission.
3. Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on factors including:
- Originality and novelty
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Research methodology and its appropriateness
- Accuracy and validity of the research
- Clarity and structure
- Contribution and significance to the field
4. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers' comments and the overall assessment of the manuscript, the editor may make one of the following decisions:
- Accept the manuscript
- Request minor or major revisions
- Reject the manuscript
5. Revision Process
When revisions are requested, authors are expected to revise their manuscripts and resubmit them within the specified period, addressing the reviewers' comments and recommendations.
6. Final Decision
After the revised manuscript has been evaluated, the editor or editorial board will make the final decision regarding publication.
Review Timeline
The peer-review process typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the time required to complete the evaluation.
Objectives of Peer Review
The peer-review process aims to:
- Ensure academic rigor and scholarly standards.
- Promote research integrity and publication ethics.
- Assess the originality, significance, and potential impact of research.
- Improve the quality and clarity of manuscripts.
- Provide constructive feedback to authors.
- Support fair and unbiased editorial decision-making.
- Promote continuous improvement in scholarly research and publishing.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts submitted to WJCGF are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors are expected to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review and editorial process and must not disclose manuscript content or review information to unauthorized parties.
Commitment to Quality
WJCGF is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing. The journal seeks to ensure that published articles demonstrate academic quality, originality, integrity, and meaningful contributions to the fields of corporate governance, finance, accounting, and related disciplines.
