At JasetUI, all submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. This post explains what that means, why we use it, and what authors and reviewers can expect from the process.
What Is Double-Blind Review?
In a double-blind review, neither the author nor the reviewer knows the identity of the other. Authors submit manuscripts with all identifying information removed. Reviewers assess the work solely on its academic merit, without knowledge of who wrote it, where they work, or what institution they come from.
This approach eliminates bias — whether conscious or unconscious — that might otherwise influence the review outcome based on an author’s reputation, institution, nationality, or gender.
What Authors Should Do
Before submitting, remove your name, institution, and any other identifying information from the manuscript file. Do not include acknowledgements in your initial submission. References to your own previous work should be written in the third person.
Your personal details are captured during account registration and are held separately from your manuscript file.
What Reviewers Should Do
Reviewers should assess manuscripts based purely on the quality and originality of the research, the clarity and rigour of the methodology, the significance of the findings, and the appropriateness of the conclusions.
If a reviewer believes they can identify the author of a manuscript, they should declare this to the editorial team immediately.
Timeline
We aim to complete the review process within 2 to 4 weeks of assignment. Reviewers who cannot meet this timeline should notify the editorial team as soon as possible so an alternative reviewer can be arranged.
Questions about the review process can be directed to editorial@jasetui.org.
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