The Journal of South Asian Exchanges (JSAE) is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and quality through a rigorous peer review process. The journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review Process, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process. The Journal of South Asian Exchanges follows the double blind peer review process to:
- assure the quality of the research articles before publication.
- to find out innovative articles on selected special areas.
- to provide feedback to the authors for improving their research articles.
- ensure that research from underrepresented groups or lesser-known institutions is judged on its merit.
Peer Review Ideals of JSAE
- Unbiased
- Rigorous
- Constructive
- Confidential
- Fair
- Positive for Possible Publication
- Identification of Innovative Research
Peer Review Process followed by JSAE
- Submission of the Article: Authors submit their manuscripts to the Managing Editor of the journal at editor@saexchanges.com following the submission guidelines of the journal.
- Editorial Assessment: Submitted articles undergo evaluation by the editors to assess their alignment with the aims and scope of the Journal of South Asian Exchanges. Articles failing to meet the primary criteria will be promptly rejected, and the author will be notified of the decision.
- Submission to the Reviewers: If the editors find the submission satisfactory, they select external reviewers, who are experts in the field, to evaluate the manuscript. Reviewers assess the manuscript’s quality, originality, methodology, and significance. They provide detailed feedback and recommendations.
- Communication of the Decision: Within two months, authors will receive communication regarding the decision on their submitted article, along with reviewers’ comments.
- Revisions: The editors may provide guidance to authors for revising the article before publication. If revisions are requested, the author revises the manuscript and resubmits it.
- Final Decision: After reviewing the revised manuscript, the editors make a final decision. Authors, whose manuscripts are accepted for publication get Acceptance Letter from the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of South Asian Exchanges.