International Journal Administration, Business & Organization follows a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure the quality and credibility of the published articles. The journal adopts a single-blind peer-review type, where the identities of reviewers are kept anonymous during the review process.

Submission and Initial Evaluation

All manuscripts submitted to International Journal Administration, Business & Organization undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number for further processing.

Peer Review

Each eligible manuscript is then sent for review to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are carefully selected based on their expertise, experience, and prior contributions to the field. In cases where conflicting opinions arise, additional reviewers may be assigned to provide a comprehensive evaluation.

Single-Blind Review

International Journal Administration, Business & Organization ensures a single-blind (single-anonymous) peer-review process, where the authors do not know who the reviewers are. However, the reviewers know who the authors are. This helps maintain objectivity in the evaluation process, minimizing potential biases and possible ethical considerations that may go unnoticed until publication. 

Review Criteria

Reviewers are requested to assess the submitted manuscripts based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance to the journal's scope, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement are encouraged to assist the authors in enhancing the quality of their work.

Review Duration

International Journal Administration, Business & Organization strives to provide timely and efficient peer review. Reviewers are typically given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations. Authors will be informed of the review process's estimated duration during the initial submission or after any significant revisions.

Decision and Revision

Upon completion of the peer review process, the editorial team considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Authors will receive a decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection. If revisions are requested, authors are expected to address all reviewers' comments thoroughly and resubmit the revised manuscript within the stipulated timeframe.

Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board members. The editorial team carefully considers the reviewers' assessments, the originality of the work, the relevance to the journal's scope, and the adherence to ethical standards before making a final decision.

Confidentiality

International Journal Administration, Business & Organization maintains strict confidentiality of the peer review process. Reviewers are required to treat the manuscripts and their contents as confidential documents and should not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.

Review Process Improvement

International Journal Administration, Business & Organization continuously seeks to improve its review process. Authors and reviewers' feedback are invaluable in this endeavor. The journal welcomes constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the review process.

Contact

For any inquiries or questions related to the review process, please contact the editorial team at secretariat.ijabo@gmail.com

 

Reviewer Guideline

Components and evaluation indicator of reviewers assessment are described in the following Table:

No	Component	Evaluation Indicator of  reviewer(s)
1	Title	Effective, specific, and clear
2	Abstract (In English)	Complete description of the essence of the manuscript
3	Keywords	Search terms representing the essential concepts of the manuscript
4	Introduction (background, Objective or scope, literature review)	Importance, timeliness, originality, and relevance of the topic, and compatibility of these with the clear and specific research objectives
5	Methods	Accurate, specific, and clear
6	Results (Analysis and Synthetic)	Complete and consistent reporting and explanation of results
7	Discussion (Interpretation)	Timeliness of findings, relevance to extant research, and evidence-based contribution of findings and ideas to the development of scientific enquiry
8	Conclusion	Logical, valid, brief, and clear
9	Suggestion	Practical actions, for further development of theory and its application
10	References/Bibliography	Timeliness and quality of the primary references. Rules: at least 90% of the primary journal articles related scientific research has been published within the last ten years.