Peer Review Statement

IJVCDC is committed to ensuring the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality in the peer review process. Peer review is an essential part of scholarly publishing, helping to ensure that articles meet the necessary academic standards and contribute meaningfully to the field.

1. Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to IJVCDC undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both the identities of the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential. The peer review process involves the following steps:

  • Initial evaluation by the editorial team for scope, originality, and compliance with submission guidelines.

  • Assignment of the manuscript to at least two independent peer reviewers with expertise in the field.

  • Reviewers assess the manuscript for scientific quality, clarity, significance, methodology, and ethical considerations.

  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations to the authors and the editorial team.

  • Authors revise the manuscript in response to the reviewers’ comments.

  • Final decision on publication is made based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the manuscript’s overall quality.

2. Reviewer Selection and Confidentiality
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the topic area and their impartiality. IJVCDC aims to select reviewers with no conflicts of interest, and we ensure their independence from the authors of the manuscript. Reviewers are asked to keep the content of the manuscript confidential and to refrain from using any data or ideas from the manuscript for personal research or publication.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback.

  • Evaluate the manuscript based on its scientific merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process and beyond.

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the review.

  • Complete the review in a timely manner.

4. Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to:

  • Respond to reviewer comments with respect and make necessary revisions.

  • Clearly indicate the changes made in the revised manuscript and provide a response letter explaining how they addressed the reviewers’ concerns.

  • Acknowledge reviewers’ contributions in the manuscript’s acknowledgment section, if appropriate.

5. Editorial Decision
The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the editor-in-chief, who will take into account the reviewers’ comments and the overall quality of the manuscript. Possible decisions include:

  • Acceptance

  • Minor or major revisions

  • Rejection

IJVCDC adheres to the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure that the peer review process is fair, transparent, and free from bias, ultimately contributing to the quality and integrity of the published research.