Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) implements a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of the research it publishes. This process is designed to uphold academic standards and promote the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work.

1. Submission

• Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system.
• Each submission is initially checked for compliance with the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines.

2. Initial Screening

• The editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal’s focus and scope and meets basic quality standards.
• Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected at this stage.

3. Assignment of Reviewers

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
• The review process follows a double-blind system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

4. Review Process

• Reviewers assess the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field.
• Reviewers provide constructive feedback and may recommend revisions, additions, or clarifications.

5. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept: The manuscript is accepted without major revisions.
• Minor Revisions: The manuscript is accepted subject to minor revisions.
• Major Revisions: The manuscript requires substantial revisions before reconsideration.
• Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication or does not meet the journal’s standards.

6. Revision and Resubmission

• Authors are required to revise and resubmit their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers’ comments.
• Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation.

7. Final Decision

• After the revision process is completed, the editorial team makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.

Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) ensures that its peer review process remains fair, objective, and transparent in order to uphold the integrity of academic publishing.