Peer Review Policy

Future Horizon International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Research (FHIJSSER) follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic contribution of published research. The peer-review system provides an independent evaluation mechanism to maintain high standards of scholarly publishing.

Purpose of Peer Review

The purpose of peer review is to assist the Editorial Board in making informed decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection. It also provides authors with constructive feedback to improve the quality, clarity, and academic value of their research work.

Peer Review Process

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to evaluate their relevance, originality, scope, ethical compliance, and adherence to journal submission requirements.
  • Manuscripts meeting the initial criteria are forwarded for external peer review by qualified experts in the relevant research area.
  • FHIJSSER follows a double-blind peer-review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.
  • Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, research significance, methodological quality, accuracy of analysis, ethical considerations, clarity, and contribution to existing knowledge.
  • The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection is made by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board based on reviewers' comments and recommendations.

Reviewer Selection

FHIJSSER selects reviewers based on their academic qualifications, research expertise, publication record, and knowledge of the subject area related to the submitted manuscript. Reviewers are selected to ensure an objective, fair, and knowledgeable evaluation process.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, unbiased, and constructive evaluations of submitted manuscripts.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscript information during and after the review process.
  • Avoid using unpublished information from manuscripts for personal or professional advantage.
  • Declare any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.
  • Complete reviews within the assigned timeframe and provide detailed academic feedback.
  • Report any ethical concerns, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, or research misconduct, to the editor.

Author Responsibilities During Review

  • Authors should carefully consider and respond to reviewers' comments in a professional manner.
  • Revised manuscripts should be submitted with a clear response explaining how reviewer suggestions have been addressed.
  • Authors must ensure that revisions maintain the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of their research.

Editorial Decisions

After completion of the peer-review process, the following decisions may be made:

  • Accept Submission: The manuscript is accepted for publication without major changes.
  • Minor Revision: Authors are required to make limited corrections before final acceptance.
  • Major Revision: Authors must make substantial improvements, and the revised manuscript may undergo further review.
  • Reject Submission: The manuscript does not meet the required academic, ethical, or quality standards.

Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

FHIJSSER ensures confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer reports throughout the evaluation process. The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles, including the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity in scholarly publishing.

Peer Review Timeline

FHIJSSER aims to complete the peer-review process within a reasonable timeframe while maintaining the quality and integrity of evaluation. The review duration may vary depending on manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, and the number of revision rounds required.

Future Horizon International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Research (FHIJSSER) is committed to maintaining a fair, rigorous, and ethical peer-review system that supports the publication of high-quality research and promotes scholarly advancement.