Peer Review Process

Journal of Pragmatics Research maintains a Double-blind peer review.

All research articles published in the Journal of Pragmatics Research undergo Double-blind peer review, the key characteristics of which are listed below:

  • Double-blind peer review is a process used in academic publishing to ensure impartiality and prevent bias in the review process. In this method, both the author and the reviewer remain anonymous to each other. This is achieved by removing identifying information from the manuscript before it is sent to the reviewer so that the reviewer does not know who wrote the paper[1][2][4].
  • The process begins when an author submits a manuscript to a journal. The journal's editor decides whether the paper is a good fit for the journal and then selects reviewers. The editor keeps the identities of both the author and the reviewers hidden throughout the process. The reviewer reviews the paper, sends comments and recommendations to the editor, and returns the paper to the author with their comments. The author is responsible for making any necessary changes based on the reviewer's comments and then resubmitting the paper. This process is repeated until both reviewers agree that the paper is ready for publication[1].
  • The double-blind peer review process aims to prevent bias in the review process. Bias can occur if the reviewer is familiar with the author, which may cause the reviewer to be overly critical of the paper or not recognize its academic value due to a personal grudge against the author. In a double-blind review, the author does not know who the reviewer is, preventing him or her from attempting to manipulate the review process. It also protects the author's reputation, as they do not know who the reviewers are[1].
  • Double-blind peer review has several advantages, including increased fairness and constructive feedback from reviewers. However, the process is not without its flaws. Double-blind peer review can be ineffective in certain situations, and there are some complaints about the process. Despite these limitations, double-blind peer review is an important part of academic publishing, as it helps to ensure that all publications meet the quality standards of the journal they are being submitted to[1].

Citations:
[1] https://www.conference2go.com/blog/what-is-double-blind-peer-review-and-how-does-it-work/
[2] https://www.enago.com/academy/double-blind-peer-review-for-better-or-for-worse/
[3] https://penelitian.staisw.ac.id/index.php/KLWJPM/ABOUT
[4] https://fourwaves.com/blog/single-double-blind-peer-review/
[5] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26273735/