Peer Review Process

Novera: Journal of Economics and Business implements a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts.

Initial Evaluation

All submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated by the editorial team to determine their suitability with the journal’s aims and scope, formatting requirements, ethical standards, and overall scholarly quality. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without proceeding to external peer review.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial evaluation are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process to ensure fairness, impartiality, and objectivity.

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and contribution to economics and business scholarship.

  • Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

  • Significance and practical implications of the research findings.

  • Theoretical foundation and methodological rigor.

  • Quality of data analysis and interpretation.

  • Clarity, coherence, and organization of the manuscript.

  • Quality and relevance of references.

  • Compliance with research ethics and publication standards.

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial team may decide to:

  • Accept the manuscript.

  • Accept with minor revisions.

  • Request major revisions.

  • Reject the manuscript.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Revision Process

Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers’ comments and recommendations. Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted within the timeframe specified by the editorial office. When necessary, revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation.

Review Timeline

The average peer-review process takes approximately 2–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, the responsiveness of authors during the revision process, and the complexity of the manuscript.

Publication Integrity

The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, confidentiality, transparency, editorial independence, and research integrity throughout the peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and contribution of the manuscript to the advancement of economics and business knowledge.

Reviewer Recognition

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and credibility of published research. The journal highly appreciates their voluntary contributions and is committed to providing a professional, respectful, and ethical review environment.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit a written appeal to the editorial office. Appeals are reviewed carefully by the editorial team, and additional expert opinions may be sought when appropriate. The journal is committed to handling appeals and complaints fairly, transparently, and promptly.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted for review are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose, discuss, or use unpublished information contained in submitted manuscripts for personal advantage or for any purpose other than the review process.

Peer Review Ethics

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited and notify the editors of any substantial similarity between the manuscript under review and other published works or potential ethical concerns.