Peer Review Policy

International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS)

The International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS) is committed to maintaining high academic standards through a fair, rigorous, and transparent peer review process. Peer review ensures the quality, credibility, and scholarly integrity of published research.

1. Type of Peer Review

• IRJLIS follows a double-blind peer review process.

• The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure impartial and unbiased evaluation.

2. Initial Editorial Assessment

• All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

  • Compliance with submission guidelines

  • Originality and academic quality

  • Ethical standards and plagiarism compliance

• Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be rejected without external review.

3. Selection of Reviewers

• Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers.

• Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, research experience, and publication record.

• Editors ensure reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the authors or research.

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution to library and information sciences

• Clarity of objectives and research questions

• Appropriateness of methodology and analysis

• Validity of results and conclusions

• Organization, clarity, and quality of writing

• Relevance of references and scholarly context

5. Review Outcomes

Based on reviewer reports, the editor may decide to:

• Accept the manuscript without revision

• Accept with minor revisions

• Request major revisions and resubmission

• Reject the manuscript

Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.

6. Revision Process

• Authors must address reviewer comments point by point.

• Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation.

• Failure to adequately address reviewer concerns may result in rejection.

7. Confidentiality

• All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as strictly confidential.

• Reviewers must not share, copy, or use manuscript content for personal advantage.

8. Conflicts of Interest

• Reviewers and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

• Individuals with conflicts must decline participation in the review process.

9. Ethical Oversight

• IRJLIS follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• Allegations of bias, misconduct, or unethical behavior during peer review are investigated promptly and fairly.

10. Appeals and Complaints

• Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request with justification.

• Complaints related to the peer review process are handled transparently by the editorial board.