Peer Review
IJRDO Journal of Archaeology has a formal peer review process to maintain high standards of published research. The manuscripts are considered for quality, clarity, and relevance to make a publishing decision.
It is an equitable, consistent and merit-based process.
Initial Screening
All manuscripts are checked by the editorial office when they are submitted. This step ensures that:
Manuscripts that fail to comply with these requirements may be sent back to the author for amendment prior to review.
Assignment & Evaluation
Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts clearing the initial screening are submitted to independent reviewers with expertise in archaeology or related disciplines. Reviewers are chosen on the basis of their expertise to ensure an appropriate review.
Review Criteria
The reviewers evaluate the manuscript on the basis of:
Comments, suggestions and advice are given to improve the manuscript if necessary.
Type of Review
The review process is double-blind to ensure fairness to authors and reviewers. Manuscripts are reviewed fairly, and decisions are made solely on the basis of the quality of the manuscript.
Decision & Revision
Editorial Decision
The editor will decide to:
The decision is communicated to authors with specific reviewer comments.
Revision Process
If the paper is accepted for revision, authors should:
Additional reviews may be requested.
Confidentiality & Standards
Confidentiality
Submitted manuscripts are confidential. Editors or reviewers should not use, share or disclose any part of the manuscript for any purpose.
Conflict of Interest
Editors and reviewers must declare any conflict of interest. The manuscript will then be sent for review by others.
Timelines
The journal strives to provide a timely review process. Although the timeframe may differ according to the manuscript and stage of review, we strive to ensure the process is efficient.
Final Acceptance & Commitment
When a manuscript has successfully passed the review process and revisions, it is accepted for publication. It is then readied for publication.
IJRDO Journal of Archaeology prides itself on offering a fair, transparent and efficient peer review process. Our journal is dedicated to fairness, transparency and the quality of research published.