The International Journal of Business and Sustainable Development (IJBSD) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and scholarly merit of the manuscripts submitted to the journal.
Under the double-blind review system, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.
Review Procedure
Initial Editorial Screening
After submission, the manuscript is first evaluated by the Editorial Office to ensure that it falls within the scope of the journal and complies with the journal’s formatting and ethical requirements.
Plagiarism and AI Policy
The journal has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts containing more than ten percent plagiarism and more then twenty percent AI content will be rejected immediately.
Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to two or more independent experts in the relevant field for peer review.
Reviewer Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ comments, the editor may make one of the following decisions:
Revision and Final Decision
Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts according to reviewer comments before final acceptance.
The average review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.