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Peer Review Process

We follow a double-blind peer review system, where:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other throughout the process

  • Each manuscript is evaluated independently by two or more qualified reviewers in the relevant field

  • Reviews are based on scientific merit, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, originality, and ethical compliance

This process ensures:

  • Unbiased assessments

  • Constructive feedback for improvement

  • Protection of author identity and research integrity

The average review timeline is 2–4 weeks, and decisions are made based on reviewer reports, editorial assessment, and overall fit with the journal’s scope.

 

 

Publication Ethics Policy

AJHE is committed to ethical publishing and aligns with the principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow international ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity of scholarly communication.

Key ethical principles include:

1. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished

  • Content must not be under review elsewhere

  • All submissions undergo a plagiarism check, and those with similarity over 20% will be rejected

  • Authors must properly cite all sources, including self-citations

2. No Duplicate or Redundant Submissions

  • Simultaneous submissions to multiple journals are strictly prohibited

  • Articles previously published in full or in part will not be considered unless clearly disclosed and justified

3. Authorship and Contribution Transparency

  • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the manuscript

  • Changes to authorship (addition/removal) after submission require written consent from all authors

  • Any form of ghostwriting or guest authorship is unethical and unacceptable

4. Conflict of Interest

  • Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, or personal) that could influence the publication process

5. Ethical Research Standards

  • Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with institutional ethical review guidelines

  • Informed consent, confidentiality, and safety must be clearly addressed where applicable