Peer Review Process

NCJ: Journal of History, Culture, and Heritage Consulting applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, objectivity, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts.

The peer review process consists of the following stages:

  1. Initial Screening
    Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by the editor to assess their relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, completeness, and compliance with author guidelines and publication ethics.

  2. Reviewer Assignment
    Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to two or more reviewers with relevant expertise. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

  3. Review Process
    Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodology, clarity of analysis, and relevance to the journal’s field. Reviewers provide recommendations: accept, revise (minor/major), or reject.

  4. Editorial Decision
    The editor considers the reviewers’ reports and makes an editorial decision. Reviewer comments and decisions are communicated to the authors.

  5. Manuscript Revision
    Authors are required to revise the manuscript according to the reviewers’ comments within the specified timeframe. Revised manuscripts may be re-reviewed if necessary.

  6. Final Decision and Publication
    Once the manuscript meets all requirements, the editor issues a final acceptance decision and the manuscript proceeds to publication.