Double-Blind Peer Review Process
All journals published by Oscar Publishing Services utilize a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and the highest standards of academic quality. Our commitment is to provide an unbiased and rigorous evaluation of all submissions, with transparent policies regarding publication fees.
1. Submission and Initial Screening
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Authors submit their manuscripts via the online submission system or designated email.
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The editorial office conducts an initial screening for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and ethical compliance.
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Manuscripts not meeting the basic requirements may be returned for revision or declined at this stage.
2. Double-Blind Review Preparation
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All identifying information is removed from the manuscript to ensure anonymity.
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Both authors and reviewers remain unaware of each other’s identities throughout the review process.
3. Reviewer Assignment
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The editorial board assigns the manuscript to two or more qualified, independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
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Reviewers receive only the anonymized version of the manuscript.
4. Peer Review Evaluation
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Reviewers evaluate the submission based on originality, methodology, significance, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards.
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Detailed, constructive, and unbiased feedback is provided for the authors.
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Reviewers recommend one of the following: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.
5. Editorial Decision
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The editor reviews all feedback and recommendations, then communicates a decision to the authors:
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Accept: The paper is accepted for publication.
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Revise: Authors are requested to address reviewer comments and resubmit.
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Reject: The paper is declined.
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For revisions, the process may repeat until a final decision is reached.
6. Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy
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No submission fee: There is no fee required to submit a manuscript.
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No review fee: The peer review process is free of charge.
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APC only after acceptance: An Article Processing Charge (APC) of $250 is payable only after the paper has been formally accepted for publication.
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No payment is requested or required prior to acceptance.
7. Post-Acceptance and Publication
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After acceptance and APC payment, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, proofreading, and publication.
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The article is published open access and made freely available to the global research community.
8. Confidentiality
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All materials and communications during the review process are treated with strict confidentiality.
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The identities of authors and reviewers are not disclosed at any stage.
Oscar Publishing Services is dedicated to maintaining a transparent, ethical, and equitable publishing environment. Authors can submit their work without financial risk, paying only if their research is accepted for publication.