Peer review

Communication Papers operates a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of published research.

All submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by another journal. Book reviews and invited commentaries may follow a separate editorial evaluation process.

Following submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with submission guidelines, originality, and overall scholarly quality. Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they do not meet the journal’s standards.

All eligible manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate software before entering peer review.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. The journal follows a double-blind review system in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts according to the following criteria:

• Originality and novelty
• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Theoretical contribution
• Methodological rigor
• Quality of analysis and argumentation
• Clarity of presentation
• Academic significance

 

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor may reach one of the following decisions:

• Accept
• Accept with minor revisions
• Revise and resubmit (major revisions)
• Reject

When revisions are requested, authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments and submit a revised version within the timeframe specified by the editorial office.

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript.

Communication Papers uses Open Journal Systems (OJS) to manage the submission, review, and publication workflow, ensuring transparency, confidentiality, and an auditable editorial record.

Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the editorial office.