PEER REVIEW PROCESS

The peer review process for Language Bridge Academic Journal typically follows a standard series of steps to ensure the quality, validity, and relevance of the published research. Here’s an outline for the peer review process that is used for Language Bridge Academic Journal. Please note this process is subject to change based on editorial board members discretion:

1. Submission of Manuscript

  • Authors submit their manuscripts via an online submission system or by email.
  • Manuscripts should adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines (length, citation style, etc.).

2. Initial Editorial Screening

  • The journal’s editorial team (editor-in-chief and managing editors) reviews the manuscript for basic criteria:
    • Relevance to the journal’s scope (e.g., language acquisition, language teaching, bilingualism, etc.).
    • Clarity of writing.
    • Compliance with submission guidelines.
    • Originality and novelty of research.
    • Completeness of references and academic rigor.
  • If the manuscript does not meet basic requirements, it may be rejected at this stage.

3. Assignment of Peer Reviewers

  • The editorial team selects appropriate reviewers who are experts in the manuscript’s topic.
  • Reviewers are typically asked to assess the manuscript’s scientific rigor, methodology, theoretical framework, and contribution to the field.
  • The reviewers should not have conflicts of interest with the authors (no collaboration in recent years, no shared affiliations).

4. Peer Review Process

  • The manuscript is sent to two or more peer reviewers (double-blind).
  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for:
    • Relevance: Does the manuscript address an important issue in the field of language education, linguistics, or applied linguistics?
    • Methodology: Is the research method sound, appropriate, and well-executed?
    • Clarity: Is the writing clear, concise, and free from errors?
    • Contribution: Does the manuscript offer a new perspective or valuable findings?
    • Ethics: Are ethical guidelines followed, particularly in research involving human participants?
    • References: Are the references relevant, current, and sufficient?
  • Reviewers provide detailed feedback and make one of the following recommendations:
    • Accept the manuscript as is.
    • Accept with minor revisions.
    • Revise and resubmit.
    • Reject.

5. Decision and Feedback

  • The editor makes a final decision based on reviewers’ feedback:
    • Accepted: The manuscript is ready for publication, or it is accepted after minor revisions.
    • Revisions Required: Authors are asked to address reviewers’ comments and submit a revised version of the manuscript.
    • Rejected: The manuscript is not suitable for publication, but feedback is provided to help the author improve.
  • If revisions are requested, the revised manuscript is often sent back to the reviewers for further evaluation.

6. Final Revision and Copyediting

  • Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes a final round of copyediting to ensure proper formatting, grammar, and adherence to journal style.
  • Authors may also be asked to sign copyright transfer or licensing agreements before publication.

7. Publication

  • The accepted manuscript is scheduled for publication in the next issue of the journal.
  • It may appear online first as an early access article before being included in the print version, depending on the journal’s format.

8. Post-Publication

  • After publication, the article may undergo post-publication peer review (if applicable).
  • Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to engage in discussions regarding the findings or methodology of the article.

This process ensures that only high-quality, relevant, and scientifically valid articles are published in Language Bridge Academic Journal, maintaining the journal’s academic integrity.

Here is a Gantt chart outlining the 90-day timeline from manuscript submission to publication. Please note, that this timeline is subject to change due to numerous factors. Staff will do their best to communicate with the researcher via email if there are any issues that arise:

  1. Manuscript Submission (Day 0-10)
  2. Initial Review (Day 10-20)
  3. Peer Review (Day 20-40)
  4. Revisions (Day 40-60)
  5. Final Acceptance (Day 60-70)
  6. Publication Preparation (Day 70-80)
  7. Publication (Day 80-90)

Each stage is represented with its respective duration to visualize the workflow clearly.

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