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Peer Review Process

The USA Journals

All journals published by The USA Journals follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process to uphold scholarly integrity and publication quality.

Peer Review Procedure:

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening

  • Submitted manuscripts undergo initial evaluation for relevance, originality, scientific merit, compliance with guidelines, and plagiarism.

  • Manuscripts not meeting criteria are rejected or returned to authors for improvement.

Step 2: Reviewer Selection and Assignment

  • Suitable manuscripts are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent, expert reviewers selected based on their expertise.

Step 3: Double-Blind Review

  • Both authors’ and reviewers’ identities remain anonymous.

  • Reviewers critically assess manuscripts based on originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and ethical standards.

Step 4: Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revision

  • Minor revisions required

  • Major revisions required

  • Reject

Step 5: Editorial Decision

  • The editor evaluates reviewers’ feedback to reach a final decision, clearly communicated to the authors along with detailed reviewer comments.

Step 6: Author Revision

  • Authors must revise manuscripts in line with reviewers’ comments and resubmit promptly.

  • Revised manuscripts may undergo further rounds of review as needed.

Step 7: Final Acceptance and APC

  • Upon final acceptance, authors will be notified to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $450.

  • Payment is required only after acceptance. Once the APC payment is confirmed, the manuscript will proceed immediately to publication.

Duration of Review:

  • Initial screening: within 1–2 weeks after submission.

  • Peer review typically takes 2–6 weeks.

Confidentiality and Ethical Standards:

  • All manuscripts are handled confidentially.

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere strictly to ethical publication standards.

The USA Journals is dedicated to maintaining transparency, fairness, and scholarly excellence throughout the publication process.