Peer-review process

Peer Review Policy and Procedure

The journal Socialization and Human Development implements a peer-review process to ensure the high scientific quality of published articles, the validity of research results, and compliance with the journal’s thematic scope.

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Peer review is a mandatory stage of the editorial process for all manuscripts submitted to the journal.

Type of Peer Review

The journal uses a double-blind peer-review model.

This means that:

  • authors do not know the identity of the reviewers;

  • reviewers do not know the identity of the authors;

  • the editorial office ensures confidentiality throughout the review process.

Stages of the Peer Review Process

The editorial evaluation of a manuscript includes the following stages:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening
    The editorial office evaluates the manuscript for compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting requirements, and basic standards of academic integrity.

  2. Reviewer Assignment
    At least two independent reviewers are assigned to evaluate the manuscript.

  3. Scientific Review
    Reviewers assess the manuscript and provide recommendations regarding its suitability for publication.

  4. Editorial Decision
    Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:

    • accept the manuscript;

    • accept with minor or major revisions;

    • request resubmission for further review;

    • reject the manuscript.

Reviewer Selection Criteria

Reviewers are selected according to the following criteria:

  • relevant academic qualifications or substantial research experience;

  • publications in the relevant research field;

  • expertise related to the manuscript topic;

  • absence of conflicts of interest with the authors;

  • institutional independence from the authors whenever possible.

Review Timeline

The standard time for completing a review is 4–6 weeks from the moment the reviewer accepts the invitation.

If necessary, the editorial office may extend the review period or assign an additional reviewer.

Forms of Review

Peer review may include:

  • a written review submitted through the journal’s standard review form;

  • an expert report with recommendations for revision;

  • a follow-up review after the authors have revised the manuscript.

Reviews typically evaluate the manuscript’s scientific novelty, methodological rigor, relevance of the research, and clarity of presentation.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be used by reviewers for their own research without the permission of the authors and the editorial office.