Review process

The review process for "Modern Historical and Political Issues" is designed to ensure the quality and integrity of published research. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review, following these steps:

Initial Manuscript Check: Authors submit their articles to the editorial board, ensuring they comply with the journal's publication ethics guidelines and submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will be returned to the author without further review. Authors are notified within two weeks of submission whether their manuscript has been accepted for the review process.

Reviewer Assignment: The Chief Editor assigns reviewers based on their expertise and the subject matter of the manuscript. In specific circumstances, reviewers may be assigned by the Editorial Board.

Reviewer Selection: Reviewers can be members of the Editorial Board or external experts with recognized qualifications and experience in the relevant field.

Reviewer Confirmation: Upon receiving a manuscript, reviewers assess their own expertise and declare any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict exists, the reviewer must decline the review and inform the editorial board, who will then assign a new reviewer.

Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's quality and provide a recommendation regarding publication. The review timeframe is determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure a thorough and objective evaluation.

Double-Blind Review: The journal employs a double-blind review process, meaning neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other's identities. Communication between authors and reviewers is facilitated through the journal's executive secretary. In exceptional cases, and with the agreement of all parties, open communication between the editorial board and a reviewer may be permitted if it is deemed to enhance the clarity and presentation of the research.

Reviewer Report: Reviewers complete a standardized review form, providing a summary of their evaluation and recommendations.

Revision Process: If the reviewer recommends revisions, the manuscript is returned to the author with the reviewer's comments. Authors are asked to address all comments and resubmit a revised manuscript along with a cover letter detailing the changes made. The revised manuscript is then sent back to the original reviewer for a final decision.

Disagreements: If an author disagrees with the reviewer's recommendations, they may submit a reasoned response to the editor. In such cases, the article will be discussed by the Editorial Board, who may seek an additional review from another expert. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject manuscripts if authors are unwilling or unable to address reviewer comments. At the author's request, the Editorial Board may send the article to another reviewer, while maintaining the double-blind review process.

Final Decision: The Chief Editor makes the final decision regarding publication, which may, if necessary, be discussed by the Editorial Board. Authors are notified of the decision, and if accepted, are informed of the expected publication date.

Publication Queue: Accepted articles are placed in the publication queue based on a combination of submission date, relevance, and other editorial considerations. In some cases, the Editorial Board may decide to prioritize an article for an earlier issue.

Acceptance Date: The date of acceptance is the date of the positive recommendation from the reviewer (or the decision of the Editorial Board).

Technical Editing: After acceptance, the manuscript is forwarded to a technical editor for final formatting and minor stylistic corrections that do not affect the content. These corrections are made without the author's explicit consent.

Author Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for the validity, originality, and accuracy of their research findings, as well as the theoretical and practical implications of their work.

Non-Compliance: Manuscripts that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered for publication.

Editorial Rights: The editorial board reserves the right to technically edit and shorten manuscripts.

Review form (view)