Editorial and peer Review process

The Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and Technological Innovations (GJMSTI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and scientific rigor. Our editorial and peer review process is structured to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and impactful research. All submitted manuscripts undergo a systematic multi-stage evaluation by qualified experts in the relevant fields.

 

  1. Initial Submission and Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is assigned to a Section Editor or Managing Editor who performs a preliminary evaluation to assess:

  • Compliance with the journal’s aims, scope, and author guidelines
  • Plagiarism and originality check using advanced similarity detection tools
  • Clarity, coherence, and overall scholarly quality of the manuscript

Manuscripts that do not meet these basic requirements or fall outside the journal’s scope may be returned to the authors without external peer review.

 

  1. Assignment to an Editor

If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to an Associate Editor or a qualified Editorial Board member with subject-matter expertise. The handling editor manages the peer review process and serves as the main liaison with the authors.

 

  1. Double-Blind Peer Review

GJMSTI employs a double-blind peer review system to ensure impartiality:

  • Reviewers remain unaware of the authors’ identities
  • Authors do not know the reviewers’ identities

This model minimizes potential biases and promotes an objective assessment of the manuscript’s novelty, methodological soundness, clarity, and overall significance. Typically, two to three expert reviewers are invited based on their academic credentials and relevant experience.

 

  1. Reviewer Recommendations

Following a thorough review, reviewers provide detailed feedback along with one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept without revision
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Major revisions required
  • Reject

Constructive comments are shared with the authors to guide revisions and improve the manuscript.

 

  1. Editorial Decision

The handling editor evaluates the reviewers' reports and makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept – The manuscript is ready for publication as is or after minor revisions
  • Revise and Resubmit – Substantial revisions are required before reconsideration
  • Reject – The manuscript is unsuitable for publication, typically due to limited originality, methodological weaknesses, or poor alignment with the journal’s focus

Authors receive a decision letter with anonymized reviewer feedback.

 

  1. Revision and Re-evaluation

For manuscripts requiring revision, authors must submit a revised version along with a detailed response letter addressing each reviewer’s comment. The revised manuscript may be re-reviewed by the original reviewers or additional experts before a final decision is reached.

 

  1. Final Acceptance and Proofing

Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes:

  • Professional copyediting for grammar, structure, and referencing style
  • Typesetting and layout formatting
  • Author proofing to ensure accuracy and approve the final version prior to publication

 

  1. Publication

Accepted articles are published online in the next available issue and assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). All published content is freely accessible under the journal’s open-access policy, promoting broad dissemination and impact.

 

Ethical Standards and Review Integrity

GJMSTI follows the ethical guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All editors and reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process
  • Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest
  • Uphold fair and ethical peer review practices