Peer Review Process
All articles published in the Literature, Culture and Society journal go through an extensive, unbiased, and clear peer-review process in order to guarantee that all published manuscripts meet international standards of academic excellence, originality, and research integrity.
Not only is the review process essential in assessing the scholarly merit of the manuscript, but also in offering useful feedback in order to improve the work by the author.
Every manuscript submitted for publication in the journal is assessed in terms of its relevance to the subject matter of the journal, originality, quality, format, and ethics of publishing.
Those manuscripts which pass this stage of evaluation are then referred to independent reviewers who have the appropriate expertise in the field of interest.
The criteria of evaluation are related to the originality, argument, theoretical contribution, methodology (if necessary), sources, and importance of the work to literary and cultural studies.
Editorial and Review Workflow
- Manuscript Submission
- Initial Editorial Screening
- Scope and Quality Assessment
- Assignment to Subject Experts
- Peer Review
- Reviewer Recommendations
- Editorial Decision
- Author Revision (if required)
- Final Evaluation
- Acceptance and Publication
Review Criteria
| Evaluation Area | Reviewer Focus |
|---|---|
| Originality | Contribution to literary and cultural scholarship |
| Academic Quality | Scholarly depth, clarity, and significance |
| Research Methodology | Appropriate theoretical or methodological approach |
| Literature Review | Relevance and quality of scholarly sources |
| Critical Analysis | Strength of interpretation and discussion |
| References | Accuracy and consistency of citations |
| Publication Ethics | Compliance with ethical publishing standards |
Editorial Decisions
Once reviewed by peers, an article may be awarded any of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Accept with Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions Required
- Reject
It is the aim of the journal to provide confidentiality during the reviewing process and to make all editorial decisions only based on academic worth and relevance.
