Policy

Peer Review Policy

The International Journal of Humanities and Information Technology (IJHIT) employs a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure fairness, transparency, and scholarly integrity.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

– All submissions are first checked by the Editorial Office for scope alignment, completeness, and adherence to author guidelines. Manuscripts failing to meet basic criteria will be returned without peer review.

2. Reviewer Assignment

– Each manuscript passing the initial check is assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the topic area.

– Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another throughout the process.

3. Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality and relevance to IJHIT’s interdisciplinary scope
  • Clarity and coherence of argument or methodology
  • Theoretical or practical contribution
  • Quality of literature review and citation
  • Overall presentation and academic rigor

4. Editorial Decision

– Based on reviewer reports, the Section Editor (or Editor-in-Chief) issues one of:
• Accept
• Minor Revisions
• Major Revisions
• Reject

5. Revision & Finalization

– Revised manuscripts may be returned to original reviewers. Final acceptance rests with the Section Editor.

6. Turnaround Time

– Our goal is to deliver a first decision within 4–6 weeks of submission.

Reviewer Guidelines

  • Confidentiality: Keep all review materials private and do not share them outside IJHIT’s editorial system.
  • Objectivity: Evaluate manuscripts based solely on scholarly merit, free of personal bias.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts (financial, personal, institutional) before accepting an invitation.
  • Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, actionable comments aimed at improving the manuscript.
  • Timeliness: Complete reviews within 3 weeks of accepting the invitation. If you anticipate delay, notify the Section Editor promptly.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any interests that could be viewed as influencing the peer review or editorial decision. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial relationships (e.g., employment, consultancies, stock ownership)
  • Personal relationships (e.g., family, close collaborators)
  • Academic competition or rivalry

Failure to disclose may result in rejection or retraction of the article.

Plagiarism & Research Misconduct Policy

IJHIT enforces a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism, data fabrication, and other unethical practices. All manuscripts are screened via plagiarism detection software.

Findings of misconduct may lead to:

  • Rejection of the submission
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Notification to authors’ institutions or funding bodies

Correction & Retraction Policy

To preserve the scholarly record’s integrity, IJHIT issues:

  • Corrections: For honest errors that do not alter conclusions.
  • Retractions: For significant errors or ethical breaches. Retraction notices will link to the original article and specify the reasons.

Appeal Policy

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request outlining their grounds for reconsideration. Appeals are reviewed by an independent Editorial Board member not involved in the initial decision.

Open Access & Licensing

IJHIT is fully open access. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), permitting unrestricted reuse with proper attribution.