Peer Review Policy

Swami Vivekananda University Press follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, scholarly quality, and objectivity. All submissions undergo a rigorous evaluation to maintain the highest academic standards.

2.1 Review Process

1. Initial Screening:
   The Editorial Team evaluates the submission for scope, originality, formatting, and ethical compliance.
2. Double-Blind Review:
• Reviewers do not know the authors’ identities.
• Authors do not know the reviewers’ identities.
3. Reviewer Evaluation Includes:
• Originality and contribution to knowledge
• Methodology, clarity, and coherence
• Ethical standards and accuracy of citations
• Overall academic quality
4. Editorial Decision:
   Based on reviewer reports, decisions may include:
• Accept
• Accept with minor revisions
• Revise and resubmit
• Reject

2.2 Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide honest, unbiased assessments.
• Complete the review within the required timeframe.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Disclose conflicts of interest immediately.
• Suggest improvements to strengthen the manuscript.

2.3 Revision Process

Authors must respond to all reviewer comments and submit a revised version with a detailed response sheet. Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by reviewers if necessary.

2.4 Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback and editorial assessment. All decisions are made with academic rigor and ethical integrity.