Peer Review Process

Overview

At Dharvika Knowledge Publishers, peer review is the foundation of our publishing model. Every submitted manuscript undergoes a structured and rigorous evaluation process to ensure scientific accuracy, originality, and relevance.

We follow a double-blind peer review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This approach ensures fairness, eliminates bias, and upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

Why Double-Blind Review?

• Eliminates bias based on author identity, institution, or reputation
• Ensures impartial and objective manuscript evaluation
• Protects reviewers from external influence
• Focuses decisions purely on scientific merit

Editorial & Review Process

• Initial Screening: Manuscripts are checked for scope, quality, and plagiarism.
• Editor Assignment: The Editor-in-Chief assigns subject experts.
• Peer Review: Independent reviewers evaluate methodology, originality, and impact.
• Decision: Accept, revise, or reject based on reviewer recommendations.
• Final Publication: Accepted papers proceed to production and online publication.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide fair, unbiased, and constructive feedback
• Evaluate scientific validity and originality
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Submit reviews within agreed timelines

Author Responsibilities in Peer Review

• Submit a fully anonymized manuscript (no names or affiliations)
• Provide author details separately in the cover letter
• Avoid self-identifying references
• Ensure ethical approval where applicable
• Do not attempt to contact reviewers

Ethical Standards

Dharvika Knowledge Publishers strictly follows international publishing standards based on:

• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
• ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

• Zero tolerance for plagiarism
• Mandatory conflict-of-interest disclosure
• Ethical approval for human/animal studies
• Transparent correction and retraction policies

Editorial Board Responsibilities

• Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions
• Assign qualified reviewers
• Maintain journal quality and scope
• Promote ethical publishing practices
• Support journal development and global outreach

Reviewer Recognition

We value the contribution of reviewers in maintaining research quality. Dharvika Knowledge Publishers provides:

• Reviewer acknowledgment certificates
• Recognition for outstanding reviewers
• Opportunities for editorial board inclusion
• Discounts on future publication fees