Peer Review Processes

Navigating academic publishing can be challenging—especially when facing unclear journal decisions, peer‑review outcomes, or manuscript rejection. IJE² provides clear, practical, and academically grounded guidance to help researchers understand editorial decisions, improve submissions, and respond effectively at every stage of the publishing process.

The Journal Submission & Editorial Decision Guide

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Submitting a research manuscript is not a single decision event — it is a multi-stage editorial evaluation process involving scope checks, reviewer judgment, feasibility assessments, and journal priorities. Understanding how editors make decisions helps authors reduce desk rejections, interpret reviewer feedback accurately, and choose the right next step after each outcome. This page outlines the […]

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How Journal Editors Make Decisions: Inside the Editorial Process (What Increases Your Chances)

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Last updated: January 9, 2026 | Reading time: 14 minutes Many authors believe that peer reviewers alone determine editorial outcomes. In reality, editors make the final call, combining reviewer feedback with journal scope, quality standards, ethical compliance, and editorial strategy. A deeper look at why journals reject manuscripts reveals patterns that early-career and experienced researchers

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Desk Rejection Meaning: What It Really Means & What to Do Next (2026)

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Last updated: January 24, 2026 | Reading time: 18 minutes You submitted your manuscript with high hopes. Days later, you receive an email: “We regret to inform you that your manuscript has been rejected without review.” Your heart sinks. Was your research that bad? Did you waste months of work? Take a breath. Here’s what

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Is Revise and Resubmit Good News? 60-80% Success Rates & What Editors Expect

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Last updated: January 9, 2026 | Reading time: 12 minutes Quick Answer: Is Revise and Resubmit Worth It? Yes, in most cases. Manuscripts receiving “revise and resubmit” (R&R) decisions have a 60-80% acceptance rate after revision, compared to only 20-30% success when submitting to a new journal. R&R decisions often translate to major revision in

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How to Respond to Peer Review Comments Effectively: A Practical Guide for Authors

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The Response Letter That Determines Your Paper’s Fate Responding to peer review comments is a decisive stage in academic publishing. A strong response does not merely accept or reject reviewer feedback—it demonstrates scholarly judgment, professionalism, and concrete improvement of the manuscript. Editors often base their decision less on goodwill and more on how clearly and

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Why Journals Reject Manuscripts: Real Reasons and What to Do Next

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I still remember my first major rejection—a paper I’d worked on for eight months, rejected with a two-line email from the editor. No peer review. Just “does not fit our scope.” I was devastated. I’d poured late nights, weekend data analysis sessions, and countless revisions into that manuscript. But that rejection taught me something crucial:

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Types of journal decision explained

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In academic publishing, journal decisions describe the editor’s formal outcome after evaluating a manuscript at different stages of the submission process. These decisions are not arbitrary labels — they reflect editorial judgment, reviewer input, journal priorities, and the feasibility of improving the manuscript. In many journals, especially those with high submission volumes, editors must make

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Journal Decision Statuses Explained: What Each One Means (2026 Complete Guide)

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Last updated: January 9, 2026 | Reading time: 15 minutes Quick Reference: Journal Submission Statuses Navigating journal submission can be confusing with dozens of different status messages. This guide explains every major status you’ll encounter, what each means, and typical timelines. Jump to your status: Common Journal Decision Statuses: At-a-Glance Table Status What It Means

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