Ensure that manuscripts are submitted through the OJS system and are categorized as “new” and “needs review.”
2. Assignment of Reviewers
Select reviewers based on their expertise in the field. Ensure that the identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors and vice versa.
3. Blind Review Process
Anonymize Author Information:
Remove all identifying information from the manuscript, including names, affiliations, and any other identifying details.
Anonymize Reviewer Information:
Ensure that the identities of the reviewers remain confidential. Do not disclose the names or any other identifying information of reviewers to the authors.
4. Managing Reviews in OJS
System Settings:
Ensure that the blind review settings are activated in the journal’s configuration within OJS.
Reviewer Assignment:
Send review invitations through OJS with instructions to maintain the confidentiality of identities.
5. Collection and Assessment of Reviews
Monitor Review Process:
Track the progress of reviews through the OJS system, ensuring that reviews are completed within the set deadlines.
Evaluate Reviews:
Ask reviewers to provide constructive and objective feedback without revealing their identities.
6. Editorial Decision
Consider Reviews:
Based on the reviews received, the editor will decide whether the manuscript is accepted, rejected, or requires revision.
Communication with Authors:
Send the decision and feedback to the authors through OJS without disclosing reviewer identities.
7. Publication
After revisions and the final decision, the manuscript can be published. Ensure that the entire process adheres to the principles of blind review.
