The The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly quality and integrity. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous, fair, and confidential peer review process to ensure originality, accuracy, relevance, and academic merit.
1. Type of Peer Review
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TPRJSMS follows a double-blind peer review process, where:
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The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.
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The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.
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This approach ensures unbiased, objective, and independent evaluation.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
Upon submission, each manuscript is screened by the editorial team to assess:
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Relevance to the journal’s scope
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Originality and academic quality
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Compliance with submission guidelines
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Ethical standards and plagiarism checks
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.
3. Reviewer Selection
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Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
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Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.
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Reviewers must agree to maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
4. Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
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Originality and contribution to the field
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Clarity of objectives and methodology
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Quality and validity of data and analysis
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Relevance of results and discussion
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Organization, clarity, and academic writing
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Appropriateness of references and citations
5. Review Outcomes
Based on reviewer recommendations, the editor may decide:
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Accept without revision
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Accept with minor revisions
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Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
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Reject
Authors are provided with constructive feedback and are expected to address all reviewer comments in a timely manner.
6. Revision Process
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Authors must submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewer comments.
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Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation if required.
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Failure to revise within the specified timeframe may result in rejection.
7. Editorial Decision
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The final decision on acceptance or rejection rests with the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor.
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Editorial decisions are based on reviewer reports, manuscript quality, and journal standards.
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Decisions are made independently and are not influenced by commercial or personal interests.
8. Confidentiality
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All manuscripts and reviewer reports are treated as confidential documents.
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Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use unpublished material for personal advantage.
9. Conflict of Interest
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Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline the review if impartiality cannot be ensured.
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Editors will assign alternative reviewers when conflicts arise.
10. Ethical Oversight and Misconduct
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Suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or research misconduct are investigated in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
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Appropriate actions, including rejection, retraction, or correction, will be taken when necessary.
11. Acknowledgment of Reviewers
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TPRJSMS recognizes the valuable contribution of reviewers in maintaining journal quality.
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Reviewer identities remain confidential unless explicit consent is provided.
12. Policy Updates
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TPRJSMS reserves the right to update this Peer Review Policy as needed.
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Authors and reviewers are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
13. Compliance Statement
By submitting a manuscript to The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS), authors agree to abide by this Peer Review Policy and the journal’s editorial decisions.