Peer Review Process

International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics

ISSN: 2208-2212

The International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic value of all published articles. The journal adheres to internationally accepted best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and standards recognized by Scopus.

Double-Blind Peer Review Model

  • The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.
  • This approach ensures impartial, unbiased, and fair evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
  • Reviewer selection is based solely on subject expertise and relevance to the manuscript.

Initial Editorial Assessment

All submissions undergo an initial screening by the editorial team. Manuscripts are assessed for:

  • Scope relevance
  • Originality
  • Ethical compliance
  • Basic methodological soundness

Submissions that do not meet journal standards may be rejected at this stage.

Peer Review Evaluation

  • Eligible manuscripts are sent to independent expert reviewers.
  • Manuscripts are evaluated based on:
    • Scientific rigor and originality
    • Methodological clarity and validity
    • Significance of results and conclusions
    • Adequacy of references and citations
  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports, the editor may decide:

  • Accept without revision
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
  • Reject

Final publication decisions rest with the editorial team and are based on academic merit.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide objective, respectful, and evidence-based reviews.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

Author Responsibilities

  • Respond to reviewer comments clearly and respectfully.
  • Ensure revised manuscripts highlight all changes made.
  • Cooperate fully with the peer review and editorial process.

COPE Peer Review Guidelines

The journal adheres to COPE’s official guidance on ethical peer review practices:

COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers