Peer Review Process

Editorial and Publication Policies

Peer Review Process


1. Review Model

This journal applies a double-blind peer review process.

  • The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.
  • The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.
  • All manuscripts are evaluated based on academic merit, originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening conducted by the Editorial Board to assess:

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope;
  • Originality and academic quality;
  • Compliance with formatting and submission requirements;
  • Adherence to publication ethics and ethical standards.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s minimum requirements may be rejected before peer review.

3. Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to independent reviewers selected based on their expertise and academic background relevant to the manuscript topic.

The journal ensures reviewer anonymity throughout the review process.

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and novelty;
  • Clarity and organization;
  • Methodological soundness;
  • Quality and validity of analysis;
  • Relevance to innovation, business, and policy studies;
  • Contribution to theory, practice, or policy development.

Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the Editorial Board may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Revise
  • Reject
5. Revision and Re-Review

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit:

  • A revised manuscript; and
  • A response addressing reviewer comments.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

6. Final Decision

The final editorial decision is made by the Editorial Board based on:

  • Reviewers’ recommendations;
  • The quality of revisions; and
  • The manuscript’s overall scholarly contribution.

The decision, along with anonymized reviewer comments, will be communicated to the authors.

7. Publication Ethics Compliance

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold ethical principles concerning:

  • Originality and plagiarism;
  • Authorship and contributorship;
  • Data integrity and research transparency;
  • Conflict of interest disclosure; and
  • Responsible use of generative AI tools.

All submissions must represent original work and must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

Publication Frequency


The journal is published 2 times per year, with issues released in June and December. Each volume corresponds to one calendar year and contains two issues.

1. Regular Issues

Articles are published according to the journal’s scheduled issues. Accepted manuscripts are processed and assigned to the next available issue following the completion of the editorial and production processes.

2. Special Issues

The journal may occasionally publish special issues focusing on particular themes, emerging topics, or interdisciplinary issues relevant to innovation, business, and policy studies. Special issues follow the same peer review and editorial standards as regular issues.

3. Changes to Publication Schedule

Any changes to the publication schedule or frequency will be announced through the journal website.

4. Editorial Responsibility

The Editorial Board is responsible for managing the editorial workflow to maintain publication consistency while ensuring rigorous peer review and high academic standards.

Open Access Policy

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