Peer Review Procces

Gerasi in Language Studies (GILS) applies a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the quality, originality, academic rigor, and relevance of published manuscripts. Under this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

All manuscripts submitted to Gerasi in Language Studies undergo an initial screening by the editorial team.

The editorial screening evaluates:

  • Relevance to the journal's focus and scope.
  • Compliance with the Author Guidelines and manuscript template.
  • Originality and overall academic quality.
  • Completeness of the manuscript.
  • Clarity of research objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
  • Compliance with publication ethics.
  • Similarity or plagiarism concerns.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected before entering the peer review stage.

2. Assignment of Reviewers

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are assigned to qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject of the manuscript.

The editorial team selects reviewers based on their academic expertise, research experience, and suitability for the topic under review.

Reviewers are expected to disclose any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.

3. Double-Blind Review

Gerasi in Language Studies uses a double-blind review system, meaning that:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
  • Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

Authors are therefore required to remove identifying information from the manuscript file intended for peer review.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially based on established academic criteria.

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on several criteria, including:

  1. Originality – The originality and novelty of the research.
  2. Relevance – The relevance of the manuscript to the journal's focus and scope.
  3. Research Significance – The contribution of the study to language, linguistics, literature, language education, translation, or related fields.
  4. Theoretical Framework – The appropriateness and adequacy of the theoretical foundation.
  5. Methodology – The appropriateness, clarity, and rigor of the research methods.
  6. Results and Analysis – The accuracy, clarity, and adequacy of the presentation and analysis of findings.
  7. Discussion – The quality of interpretation and connection with previous research.
  8. Conclusion – The consistency of the conclusion with the research objectives and findings.
  9. References – The relevance, adequacy, and quality of the references.
  10. Language and Presentation – The clarity, coherence, organization, and academic quality of the manuscript.

5. Reviewer's Recommendation

After completing the evaluation, reviewers provide comments and recommendations to the editorial team.

The possible recommendations are:

  • Accept – The manuscript is suitable for publication without substantial revision.
  • Minor Revision – The manuscript requires limited revisions before publication.
  • Major Revision – The manuscript requires substantial revision and may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation.
  • Reject and Resubmit – The manuscript requires substantial improvement before it can be considered again.
  • Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal's requirements or does not make a sufficient scholarly contribution.

6. Revision Process

When revisions are required, authors must submit a revised manuscript within the timeframe specified by the editorial office.

Authors should respond to reviewer comments systematically and clearly indicate the revisions made.

Where appropriate, authors should provide a response to reviewers explaining how each comment has been addressed.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, particularly when major revisions are required.

7. Editorial Decision

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor after considering:

  • Reviewers' recommendations.
  • The quality and significance of the manuscript.
  • The authors' responses to reviewer comments.
  • Compliance with the journal's editorial and ethical standards.

The possible final decisions are:

  • Accept
  • Accept with Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject

The editorial decision is final and is communicated to the corresponding author through the journal's online submission system.

8. Review Duration

Gerasi in Language Studies aims to conduct the review process efficiently while maintaining academic quality.

The estimated review period may vary depending on the availability of appropriate reviewers, the complexity of the manuscript, and the extent of revisions required.

Authors are encouraged to respond to revision requests promptly to avoid unnecessary delays in the publication process.

9. Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted for review are treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must not:

  • Share the manuscript or its contents with others.
  • Use unpublished information for personal or professional purposes.
  • Contact the authors directly regarding the manuscript.
  • Disclose their review or recommendation to third parties.

The editorial team also maintains the confidentiality of the review process and related correspondence.

10. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline an assignment if they have a conflict of interest that could affect their objectivity.

Potential conflicts may include:

  • Recent collaboration with the authors.
  • Institutional or professional relationships.
  • Personal relationships.
  • Financial interests.
  • Competition or other circumstances that may compromise impartiality.

11. Reviewer Conduct

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, respectful, and evidence-based comments.

Review comments should focus on improving the academic quality of the manuscript and should not contain offensive, discriminatory, or personal remarks.

12. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently based on academic quality, relevance, originality, methodological rigor, and ethical standards.

The journal does not discriminate against authors on the basis of nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, religion, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.

Gerasi in Language Studies (GILS) is committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, rigorous, and ethical peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of its scholarly publications.