Submissions

  1. The submission has not been published elsewhere, and it is not under consideration by any other publication.

  2. The submission must be in MS Word format.

  3. Where available, URLs for references should be provided.

  4. The text must adhere to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which can be found in About the Journal.

  5. If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in the Author Guidelines must be followed.

SOHAR Journal: Peer Review Process Statement

SOHAR Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence. Our peer review process is designed to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of the research we publish. Below is a detailed outline of our peer review process:

Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Submission: Manuscripts are submitted through our online submission system. Authors must ensure their manuscripts comply with the journal's submission guidelines and ethical standards.

  • Initial Screening: Each manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial team to ensure it fits within the journal’s scope, meets basic requirements, and is free from plagiarism.

Peer Review Process

  • Assignment to Editor: Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to an Deputy Managing Editor with expertise in the relevant field.

  • Reviewer Selection: The Deputy Managing Editor selects at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the manuscript's subject area. Reviewers are chosen based on their academic qualifications, research expertise, and prior peer review experience.

  • Double-Blind Review: SOHAR Journal employs a double-blind review process, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other, ensuring impartiality.

  • Review Process: Reviewers have 4–6 weeks to evaluate the manuscript. They assess the manuscript based on:

    • Originality and contribution to the field

    • Clarity and coherence of the argument

    • Methodological rigor

    • Relevance and significance of the findings

    • Adequacy of references and citations

    • Overall quality of writing

  • Reviewer Reports: Reviewers provide detailed reports with constructive feedback and recommendations. Possible recommendations include:

    • Accept without revisions

    • Accept with minor revisions

    • Major revisions required

    • Reject

Editorial Decision

  • Editorial Assessment: The Editor reviews the reports from reviewers and makes a preliminary decision. If reviewer recommendations conflict, an additional reviewer may be consulted.

  • Author Revision: If revisions are required, the manuscript is returned to the authors. Authors are given a specified time frame to address reviewers' comments and resubmit.

  • Final Decision: The Associate Editor evaluates the revised manuscript. If needed, it may be sent back to reviewers for a second round. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on the reviewers’ feedback and the Editor’s recommendation.

Post-Acceptance

  • Copyediting and Proofreading: Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and proofreading to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to the journal’s style guide.

  • Publication: The final manuscript is prepared for publication. Authors are notified of the publication date, and the manuscript appears in the forthcoming issue of SOHAR Journal.

Ethical Considerations

SOHAR Journal is committed to maintaining ethical standards in publishing. We adhere to the guidelines and best practices set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, or ethical concerns are taken seriously and addressed promptly.