Peer Review Process:
The peer review process at The Teachers' Association Journal (TAJ), is designed to maintain the quality and integrity of published research, contributing to advancing knowledge in education and medical sciences.
1. Manuscript Submission:
• Authors submit their manuscripts through the online submission system or email as specified in the guidelines.
2. Initial Editorial Evaluation:
• The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to ensure the submission adheres to the journal's guidelines and fits within the publication's scope.
3. Assignment of Reviewers:
• The editor assigns qualified reviewers based on their expertise in the manuscript's subject matter.
4. Double-Blind Review:
• The Teachers' Association Journal (TAJ) employs a double-blind review process, where the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous.
• This ensures an unbiased evaluation of the manuscript based solely on its content.
5. Peer Review Evaluation:
• Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and adherence to ethical standards.
• They provide constructive feedback and recommendations to improve the quality of the manuscript.
6. Editorial Decision:
• Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor makes an editorial decision. This could be acceptance, revision, or rejection.
7. Author Revisions:
• If revisions are requested, authors are notified of the specific changes needed to address reviewers' comments.
• Authors are given a reasonable timeframe to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
8. Re-review:
• After revisions, the manuscript may undergo a re-review to ensure that the suggested changes have been adequately addressed.
9. Final Editorial Decision:
• The editor makes the final decision based on the revised manuscript and reviewer feedback.
• The decision could be acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection.
10. Publication:
• Accepted manuscripts move into the production phase for formatting and publication.
11. Author Notification:
• Authors receive formal notifications regarding the editorial decision and, if accepted, details about the upcoming publication process.
Ethical Considerations:
• Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research and writing.
• Plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data are strictly prohibited.
• Authors must declare any conflicts of interest and ensure their research involving human or animal subjects complies with ethical guidelines.