Peer Review Process
Khidmatuna: Journal of Research and Community Service is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly excellence and integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, accuracy, and relevance of the published articles. The peer review process is designed to provide authors with constructive feedback and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of research and community service.
Types of Articles Accepted
Khidmatuna welcomes the submission of two types of articles:
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Research Paper: Original research articles that present novel findings, methodologies, and insights in various fields of study. These articles contribute to the academic discourse by presenting new knowledge and advancements.
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Community Research Paper: Articles that focus on community-based research, initiatives, and projects. These articles highlight the practical applications of research to address community needs and promote positive social impact.
Peer Review Process Overview
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Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through the online submission system. The editorial team conducts an initial review to ensure adherence to journal guidelines.
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Editorial Review: Submissions meeting the initial guidelines are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief, who evaluates the manuscript's scope and fit with the journal's focus.
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Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the editorial review are sent to expert peer reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodology, significance, and overall quality.
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Review Evaluation: Reviewers provide detailed feedback, recommendations, and suggestions for improvements. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.
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Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates the peer reviewer feedback and makes an editorial decision, which can be acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection.
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Author Revisions: Authors revise their manuscripts according to reviewer and editor feedback. Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated to ensure all concerns have been addressed.
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Final Decision: Once revisions are satisfactory, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision to accept the manuscript for publication.
Transparency and Integrity
Khidmatuna is committed to maintaining a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality and confidentiality for both authors and reviewers. Reviewer identities are kept confidential, and authors are provided with the opportunity to respond to reviewer comments.
Last Updated: 08 August 2022
