Peer Review Policy

The International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences (IJJA) follows a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review procedure.

Peer review is a fundamental component of the journal’s editorial process and ensures the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts.

Peer Review Process

  1. Initial Editorial Screening: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates each manuscript to determine its suitability for the journal’s scope, academic quality, and compliance with submission guidelines.
  2. Double-Blind Review Assignment: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain concealed.
  3. Reviewer Evaluation: Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, methodology, clarity, academic contribution, and relevance.
  4. Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes one of the following decisions based on peer review reports:

    • Accept
    • Minor revision
    • Major revision
    • Reject
  5. Revision Stage: Authors are required to address all reviewer comments and resubmit the revised manuscript for further evaluation.
  6. Final Decision: The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on peer review reports and revised manuscripts.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
  • Maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Identify relevant missing references
  • Refrain from using unpublished material for personal advantage

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Ensure fair and unbiased manuscript evaluation
  • Select qualified and independent reviewers
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process
  • Make final publication decisions based solely on academic merit
  • Adhere strictly to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines in all editorial decisions

Ethical Standards

The journal fully adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics standards established by COPE. All forms of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical publishing practices are strictly prohibited.