Peer Review Policy

Journal of Multidisciplinary Research for SMET (JMR–SMET) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly integrity of all submissions.

Type of Peer Review

All manuscripts submitted to JMR–SMET undergo the following review process:

  • Editorial Review: An initial screening by the editorial team to assess scope, formatting, and basic scientific quality.

  • Double-Blind Peer Review: The identities of both the reviewers and authors are concealed throughout the review process. Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and vice versa.

Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are selected based on their subject expertise and academic credentials. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. In case of significant disagreement between reviewers, a third reviewer or an editorial board member may be consulted.

Review Timeline

The peer review process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and significance of the contribution

  • Rigor and appropriateness of methodology

  • Clarity and organization of the content

  • Validity of results and conclusions

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

Decision Outcomes

Based on the reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)

  • Reject

Authors are notified of the decision with constructive feedback. All review reports remain confidential.

Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted material

  • Declare any conflicts of interest

  • Provide objective, evidence-based evaluations