Submission & Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. Here is exactly what to expect from submission through to a final decision.
Submission Requirements
All manuscripts submitted to IJED must:
- Original work not previously published or under review elsewhere
- Written in clear, grammatically correct English
- Follows the journal's formatting and style guidelines
- Includes a structured abstract of 150–250 words
- Provides 4–6 relevant keywords
- Includes a conflict of interest statement
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review — both reviewer and author remain anonymous.
- 1
Initial Screening
Within 1 weekEditorial team checks scope and formatting compliance.
- 2
Plagiarism Check
Within 1 weekManuscript screened using Turnitin.
- 3
Peer Review
4–6 weeksAssigned to at least two independent expert reviewers.
- 4
Editorial Decision
Within 1 weekAccept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject — based on reviewer feedback.
- 5
Revision & Re-review
Within 4 weeksRevised manuscripts re-evaluated by the same or new reviewers if necessary.
Review Timeline
Editorial Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on all submitted manuscripts based on reviewer recommendations and the editorial policy of the journal. All decisions are final and binding.
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Review our author guidelines and start your submission process.