Peer Review Policy

  1. Objective: The Liberal Journal of Management & Social Science is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and scholarly rigor. The peer review process is an essential component of ensuring the quality and credibility of the research published in our journal.

  2. Types of Submissions: The journal welcomes submissions in the fields of management and social science, including but not limited to business management, organizational behavior, economics, sociology, psychology, and related interdisciplinary studies.

  3. Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The review process is managed by the Editorial Board, which consists of experts in the relevant fields. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

  4. Selection of Reviewers: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the subject matter of the manuscript. The Editorial Board ensures that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the authors and are capable of providing constructive feedback.

  5. Review Criteria: Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field. Reviewers are asked to provide detailed comments and recommendations regarding the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses.

  6. Review Timeline: The journal is committed to a timely review process. Reviewers are requested to submit their comments within a specified timeframe. Authors are notified of the editorial decision as soon as possible.

  7. Decision Types: The possible editorial decisions include:

    • Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted without further revisions.
    • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor revisions before acceptance.
    • Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant revisions and will be reconsidered after the authors address the reviewers' concerns.
    • Rejection: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in its current form.

  8. Author-Reviewer Communication: Authors are encouraged to consider reviewers' comments carefully and address them in their revised manuscripts. Any disagreements or clarifications can be communicated to the Editorial Board through the designated channels.

  9. Editorial Decision: The final decision on the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, based on the recommendations provided by the reviewers and the Editorial Board.

  10. Confidentiality and Ethics: Reviewers are expected to treat manuscripts confidentially and to declare any potential conflicts of interest. The journal follows ethical guidelines and expects authors and reviewers to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.