Journal Policy
Peer Review Policy – Wahana Journal
The Wahana Journal applies a double-blind peer review policy to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published articles. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.
1. Initial Screening
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All submitted manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial board to ensure compliance with the journal’s scope, focus, and formatting guidelines.
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Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before being sent for peer review.
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Plagiarism checks are conducted using reliable software before further processing.
2. Peer Review Process
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Each manuscript passing the initial screening is assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
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The review process follows a double-blind system, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.
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Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
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Relevance to the journal’s scope
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Originality and contribution to the field
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Theoretical and methodological rigor
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Clarity, coherence, and structure of writing
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Accuracy and completeness of references
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3. Review Outcomes
Reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:
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Accept without revision
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Accept with minor revisions
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Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
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Reject
4. Revision and Resubmission
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Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ comments and suggestions.
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Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within the specified time frame and will be re-evaluated by the reviewers or editors.
5. Final Decision
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The final decision on acceptance or rejection rests with the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ recommendations and editorial board evaluation.
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Accepted articles will proceed to the copyediting and proofreading stages before publication.
6. Review Ethics
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Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and timely feedback.
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Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editorial team.
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The journal upholds the principles of academic integrity and ethical publishing in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.