Peer Review Process for Vijjacariya

The peer review process at Vijjacariya: Journal of Buddhist Thought and Education is designed to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of the research published. Here’s how the process works:

  1. Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Each manuscript must adhere to the journal's guidelines and formatting requirements.

  2. Initial Editorial Screening: Upon submission, the editorial team conducts a preliminary review to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope, adheres to ethical standards, and meets basic quality criteria. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage.

  3. Reviewer Assignment: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to two or more expert reviewers in the field of Buddhist studies, education, or related disciplines. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience.

  4. Double-Blind Review: The journal employs a double-blind review process, where both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous. This helps eliminate bias and ensures an impartial evaluation of the manuscript.

  5. Reviewers’ Evaluation: Reviewers assess the manuscript for originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and contribution to the field. They provide detailed feedback and suggest revisions if necessary. Reviewers then recommend one of the following:

    • Acceptance: The manuscript is ready for publication with minor or no revisions.
    • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires slight modifications before it can be published.
    • Major Revisions: Significant changes are needed, and the manuscript may undergo another round of review after revisions.
    • Rejection: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.

  6. Author Revisions: If revisions are required, the authors are given the opportunity to address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the manuscript. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation.

  7. Final Decision: The editorial team reviews the revised manuscript and the reviewers’ final recommendations to make a decision. The editor communicates the decision to the authors.

  8. Publication: Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes copyediting, formatting, and proofreading before it is published in the journal. The final version is then made available in both print and online formats.

This process ensures that every article published in Vijjacariya meets the highest standards of academic excellence and contributes meaningfully to the field of Buddhist thought and education.