Process for IJISRT Peer Review (For Reviewers)

The Peer-Review process for IJISRT papers is conducted in two distinct stages to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of every submission.

Stage 1: Preliminary Review and Plagiarism Check

In the first review, the editor or assigned reviewer conducts an initial assessment of the submitted paper. The review focuses on verifying its originality and compliance with journal standards. The reviewer is required to record the Peer-Review Result for the paper ID and assess its Plagiarism Percentage using a trusted tool such as Turnitin. The date of the plagiarism test must also be clearly stated.

It is mandatory that the plagiarism rate be below 40% for the paper to move to the next review phase. If the paper exceeds this threshold, it is returned to the author(s) for revision, or rejected, as per the journal’s policies.

Stage 2: Detailed Technical and Structural Evaluation

If the paper meets the plagiarism requirement, it proceeds to the second review. Here, the reviewer thoroughly evaluates the paper’s structural completeness, academic quality, and relevance to the scope of IJISRT. The review includes:

• Essential Sections: Verification of the presence of the paper title, abstract, introduction, conclusion, and references.

• Originality: Ensuring that the paper title, abstract, and conclusion are original and accurately reflect the research conducted.

• Figures and Tables: Confirming that all figures and tables have clear and relevant titles, making the data accessible and comprehensible.

• Language and Presentation: Verifying that the paper is well-written in English, making sure it is both readable and free from grammatical or typographical errors.

• Relevance: Confirming that the paper’s subject matter is within the scope of IJISRT and contributes to its field.

• Research Clarity: Evaluating if the author clearly describes the objectives of the research, provides concrete results, and suggests a future scope for further investigation.

• Literature Context: Assessing if the paper contains an adequate literature review that captures prior work, making the contribution of the present paper clear and well-positioned within existing knowledge.

Final Evaluation: Strengths and Weaknesses

After completing the review, the reviewer must summarize the paper’s merit by listing 7–8 Strong Points, highlighting its significance, methodological quality, and academic contribution. Similarly, the reviewer must also list 3–4 Weak Points, offering constructive feedback that can help the author(s) address deficiencies and improve the paper before publication.

Summary

The IJISRT review process is designed to be thorough, fair, and constructive. By focusing first on plagiarism and then on overall quality, structure, and originality, the review ensures that only the best research papers are selected for publication. This process guarantees that IJISRT maintains its reputation for academic integrity, scientific rigor, and contribution to the global research community.

                      Flowchart for IJISRT Peer Review Process

                                                                                              START
                                                                                                   |
                                                                                        Receive Paper
                                                                                                   |
                                                                                  +---------------------------+
                                                                                   | STAGE 1 REVIEW |
                                                                                  +---------------------------+
                                                                                                   |
                                                                                Conduct Plagiarism Check
                                                                                                   |
                                                                                    Is Plagiarism < 40%? 
                                                                                           /                      \
                                                                                       Yes                    No
                                                                                          |                        |
                                                                                          v                       v
                                                         Proceed to Stage 2 Review       Return Paper to Author (Revise/Rework)
                                                                     ---------------- STAGE 2 REVIEW --------------

                                                                                                       |
                                                  Check paper contains:- Title, Abstract, Introduction, Conclusion, References
                                                                                                       |
                                                                                           Check Originality:
                                                                                - Is Title Original?   --> YES / NO
                                                                              - Is Abstract Original? --> YES / NO
                                                                            - Is Conclusion Original? --> YES / NO
                                                                                                       |
                                                                                      Check Figures / Tables:
                                                                      - All Figures/Tables have titles? --> YES / NO
                                                                                         Check Language:
                                                                                - Paper in English? --> YES / NO
                                                                                       Check Scope & Content:
                                                                   - Is paper within IJISRT scope? --> YES / NO
                                                                            - Are Objectives stated? --> YES / NO
                                                                              - Are Results stated? --> YES / NO
                                                                           - Is Future Scope stated? --> YES / NO
                                                                      - Is Literature Review included? --> YES / NO
                                                                                                         |
                                                                                                  Evaluate:
                                                                                     - List 7–8 Strong Points
                                                                                      - List 3–4 Weak Points
                                                                                                         |
                                                                                              Final Decision
                                                                    (Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject)

                                                                                                         |
                                                                                                      END