Peer Review Process

Journal of Early Childhood Education Research implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure the integrity and quality of all manuscripts submitted for publication. The review process involves the following stages:

1. Manuscript Pre-Check

Before proceeding to peer review, submitted manuscripts undergo an internal screening by the editorial team to assess:

a. Relevance and Scope
 (1) The suitability of the manuscript in relation to the aims and scope of the journal
 (2) The alignment with journal formatting and submission guidelines

b. Authorship and Originality
 (1) The background and qualifications of the author(s)
 (2) The manuscript’s originality, confirmed via similarity checking tools such as Turnitin

c. Initial Decision
 (1) Manuscripts that do not meet the editorial and administrative requirements will be rejected immediately without external review

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Once a manuscript passes the initial screening, it enters the peer review process. Key features include:

a. Reviewer Assignment
 (1) At least three independent experts are assigned based on subject relevance
 (2) The identity of both authors and reviewers is kept confidential to ensure objectivity

b. Review Duration
 (1) Reviewers are given two weeks to complete the initial review
 (2) For revised submissions, a one-week deadline is applied
 (3) Extensions are permitted upon request

c. Review Management
 (1) All communication between authors and reviewers is managed by the editorial office
 (2) Editors monitor the review process and ensure adherence to deadlines and ethical standards

3. Editorial Decision

After the review is complete, the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor will make the final decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations. Possible decisions include:

a. Decision Categories
 (1) Accept
 (2) Accept with minor revisions
 (3) Request major revisions
 (4) Reject
 (5) Request additional review

b. Plagiarism Check
 (1) If plagiarism is suspected at any stage, the manuscript will be checked using Turnitin and may be subject to immediate rejection

 

All editorial members and reviewer affiliations are listed on the Editorial Board page. This structured and transparent review mechanism ensures that only high-quality research in the field of Early Childhood Education is published in Journal of Early Childhood Education Research.