Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process for the Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)

The peer review process at Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) is integral to maintaining the quality and credibility of published research. Our process is designed to ensure that all scholarly works are rigorously evaluated and critiqued by knowledgeable experts in the field before publication. Below are the key steps involved in Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) peer review process:

  1. Submission of Manuscript: Authors must submit their manuscripts through Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) online submission system. The submission should adhere to the journal's submission guidelines, including formatting, referencing, and anonymization for peer review.

  2. Initial Editorial Screening: Upon receipt, the Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial screening to assess the manuscript’s compatibility with the journal's focus and scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and overall quality. Manuscripts that do not meet the initial criteria are rejected without further review.

  3. Assignment to Reviewers: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to at least two external reviewers who are experts in the pertinent subject area. The selection of reviewers aims to ensure a balanced and impartial evaluation of the manuscript based on expertise and academic integrity.

  4. Double-Blind Review: Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) employs a double-blind review process, where both the reviewers and the authors are anonymized to each other. This method helps to ensure that the review process is fair, unbiased, and focused solely on the quality of the manuscript.

  5. Review and Recommendations: Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the field, clarity of presentation, and the significance of its contributions to the literature. Reviewers provide detailed comments along with their recommendation:

    • Accept as is
    • Minor revisions
    • Major revisions
    • Reject

  6. Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief considers the reviewers’ feedback and makes the final decision on the manuscript. The decision, along with reviewers' comments, is communicated to the authors. Possible decisions include:

    • Accept
    • Revisions Required (minor or major)
    • Reject

  7. Revision: If revisions are required, authors are given detailed comments along with a deadline to submit the revised manuscript. The revised version is usually reviewed by the initial reviewers to ascertain if their concerns have been adequately addressed.

  8. Final Acceptance: Once the manuscript meets all required standards and revisions, it is accepted for publication. The editorial team then proceeds with the process of copy-editing, layout, and proofreading.

  9. Publication: After the final proofs are approved by the authors, the manuscript is scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR).

The integrity of the peer review process is upheld by the confidentiality and ethical standards practiced by all participants, including editors, reviewers, and authors. Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) is committed to a fair, unbiased, and timely review process to advance knowledge in the field of accounting.