Peer Review Policy

Peer review is a fundamental part of the publication process at the International Online Journal of Education and Teaching (IOJET). It supports the quality, credibility, and academic value of the work published in the journal. The following outlines how manuscripts are reviewed and how editorial decisions are made.

Review Model

IOJET uses a double-blind peer review system. In this process, the identities of authors and reviewers are not disclosed to each other. This approach helps ensure that manuscripts are evaluated fairly and solely on their academic merit.

Submission and Initial Assessment

All manuscripts are submitted through the journal’s online system. At the time of submission, authors are required to confirm that their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

Each submission is first reviewed by the editorial team. At this stage, the manuscript is assessed for its relevance to the journal’s scope, overall quality, and compliance with basic formatting and ethical requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors without external review.

External Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are sent to independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area of education and teaching. Reviewers are selected carefully to ensure appropriate subject knowledge and to avoid conflicts of interest.

Reviewers are asked to comment on:

  • The originality and contribution of the study

  • The clarity and suitability of the research methods

  • The coherence and validity of the analysis and findings

  • The relevance of the conclusions

  • The overall clarity and organization of the manuscript

Role of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide objective and constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work. All manuscripts and review materials are treated as confidential. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use unpublished material for personal or professional purposes and must inform the editors if a potential conflict of interest exists.

Editorial Decisions

Editorial decisions are made after careful consideration of reviewer reports and editorial judgment. Possible outcomes include acceptance, request for minor or major revisions, or rejection. Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments and, where appropriate, additional guidance from the editors.

Revisions and Resubmission

When revisions are requested, authors are expected to address reviewer comments clearly and submit a revised version within the specified timeframe. A brief explanation of how the comments were addressed should accompany the revised manuscript. Revised submissions may be reviewed again, depending on the extent of the changes.

Appeals

Authors who believe a decision was based on a misunderstanding or factual error may submit an appeal. Appeals are reviewed carefully and handled independently by the editorial team.

Ethical Standards in Peer Review

The journal takes ethical issues seriously. Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and overlapping publication. Any concerns related to research integrity, authorship, or ethical conduct are handled according to the journal’s established procedures.

IOJET follows the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).