Review Process

The International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs (IJRPIA) follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly research in the fields of political science, international relations, governance, diplomacy, public policy, and related disciplines.

The journal is committed to maintaining academic integrity, fairness, and confidentiality throughout the entire review process.

1. Initial Submission Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment conducted by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor.

During this stage, the manuscript is evaluated for:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope

  • Compliance with author guidelines

  • Academic quality and clarity

  • Plagiarism screening (similarity check)

  • Ethical compliance

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be desk rejected without being sent for external review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

The International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs (IJRPIA) follows a strict double-blind peer review model to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity in the evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Under this system:

  • The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.

  • The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors throughout the review process.

This approach helps minimize potential bias related to author reputation, institutional affiliation, nationality, or personal relationships, ensuring that manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit.

To maintain anonymity, authors are required to submit manuscripts without names, affiliations, acknowledgments, or identifying information in the main document. A separate title page containing full author details must be provided during submission.

Each manuscript is evaluated independently by qualified subject experts who provide objective, evidence-based feedback along with a structured recommendation. Based on reviewer reports and the academic quality of the manuscript, the final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

The journal maintains a selective acceptance policy, reflecting its commitment to publishing original, high-quality, and impactful research in politics and international affairs.

3. Reviewer Recommendations

After evaluation, reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept without revision

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

All recommendations must be supported by clear and detailed reviewer comments.

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer reports and editorial evaluation.

4. Revision Stage

If revisions are requested:

  • Authors must respond systematically to each reviewer comment.

  • A revised manuscript must be submitted within the specified timeframe.

  • Revised submissions may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.

Failure to submit revisions within the deadline may result in withdrawal of the manuscript from the review process.

5. Final Decision

Once the manuscript satisfies the reviewer and editorial requirements, a final acceptance decision is issued.

Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, research quality, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

6. Publication Process

After acceptance, the manuscript proceeds through the publication stage:

  • The manuscript undergoes copyediting and formatting.

  • Authors may receive page proofs for final review and approval.

  • The article is then scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of the journal.

7. Ethical Safeguards

Throughout the peer review process, the journal ensures:

  • Strict confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

  • Proper management of conflicts of interest

  • Ethical oversight of research misconduct

  • Transparency and fairness in editorial decisions

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate submission, or unethical research practices.

8. Review Timeline

Although timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability, the typical review process is as follows:

  • Initial Screening

  • Peer Review

  • Revision Period

  • Final Decision

The journal strives to ensure timely and efficient processing while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

9. Commitment to Academic Quality

The International Journal for Research in Politics & International Affairs is dedicated to:

  • Upholding international standards of academic publishing

  • Ensuring fairness, objectivity, and transparency in peer review

  • Supporting authors through constructive scholarly feedback

  • Maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and research quality

The peer review process serves as a fundamental mechanism for ensuring the credibility, reliability, and scholarly impact of published research.