Peer Review Process
The Veritas Rationis et Missionis (VRM) Journal implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts.
1. Initial Editorial Screening
All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the editorial team to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and compliance with basic academic and formatting requirements.
2. Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.
3. Double-Blind Review
In this system, reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and authors do not know the identity of the reviewers. This ensures fairness, objectivity, and academic impartiality.
4. Reviewer Evaluation
Reviewers assess manuscripts based on the following criteria:
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Originality and contribution to knowledge
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Relevance to the journal’s scope
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Methodological rigor and academic quality
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Clarity of argument and structure
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Proper citation and adherence to ethical standards
5. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:
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Accept without revision
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Accept with minor revisions
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Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
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Reject
6. Revision Process
If revisions are required, authors must address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.
7. Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision regarding publication after considering the reviewers’ evaluations and the revised manuscript.
The Veritas Rationis et Missionis Journal is committed to maintaining high academic standards, transparency, and ethical publication practices throughout the peer review process.