Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

Swami Vivekananda University Press follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the scholarly quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published books and chapters. Both author and reviewer identities remain confidential throughout the review process.

1. Initial Screening by the Editorial Team

Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation by the Editor or Managing Editor to determine:

• Suitability for the Press
• Alignment with our publishing scope
• Basic academic quality and originality
• Compliance with submission guidelines

Manuscripts that pass this stage proceed to formal peer review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are sent to a minimum of two qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.
Reviewers assess the manuscript’s:

• Originality
• Argumentation and scholarly contribution
• Methodological rigor
• Clarity and structure
• Ethical soundness
• Relevance and coherence

Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other.

3. Reviewer Recommendations

After evaluating the manuscript, reviewers may recommend:

• Accept as it is
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Resubmission for Review
• Reject

The Editor makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback and editorial standards.

4. Revision and Resubmission

Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewer comments and submit a detailed response explaining changes made. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers or additional experts if necessary.

5. Final Acceptance

Once the manuscript meets the required academic standards, it is formally accepted. It then proceeds to copyediting, proofreading, layout design, and publication.

6. Ethical Standards for Review

Reviewers must:

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Provide constructive, unbiased feedback
• Report ethical issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or improper citations

7. Licensing and Open Access

All published works undergo peer review and are released under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, supporting broad dissemination while restricting commercial use.