Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Accounting Crystal World: An International Journal undergo a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the highest standards of academic quality, originality, and relevance.

 

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, the editorial team conducts a preliminary evaluation to assess:

  • Alignment with the journal’s focus and scope
  • Originality and scientific contribution
  • Compliance with author guidelines
  • Similarity check using plagiarism detection software
  • Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.

 

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

The journal applies a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure objectivity and fairness.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, academic reputation, and absence of conflicts of interest.

 

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality and novelty
  • Theoretical contribution
  • Methodological rigor
  • Clarity and organization
  • Relevance to the field of accounting and business

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and evidence-based feedback to improve the quality of the manuscript.

 

4. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ comments, the Editor will make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor.

 

5. Revision Process

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers’ comments and submit a revised version along with a response to reviewers.

Failure to submit revisions within the specified time may result in withdrawal of the manuscript.

 

6. Review Timeline

The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.

 

7. Final Decision and Publication

Once a manuscript is accepted, it will proceed to copyediting, proofreading, and publication. The order of publication may consider the date of acceptance and thematic relevance.

 

8. Ethical Standards in Review

The journal adheres to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics. All reviewers and editors are required to maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure an unbiased evaluation process.