Overview
Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, and transparency. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous, impartial, and ethical peer review process to ensure originality, scholarly relevance, methodological soundness, and contribution to knowledge.
Type of Peer Review
Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process in which:
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The identity of authors is concealed from reviewers
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The identity of reviewers is concealed from authors
This approach ensures objectivity, fairness, and unbiased evaluation.
Stages of the Peer Review Process
1. Initial Editorial Screening
Upon submission, each manuscript is reviewed by the editorial office to assess:
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Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
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Compliance with submission guidelines
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Language clarity and basic formatting
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Ethical compliance and plagiarism screening
Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria may be desk-rejected without external review.
2. Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to a minimum of two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on:
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Subject expertise
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Research experience
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Absence of conflicts of interest
3. Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following parameters:
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Originality and novelty
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Scientific and academic merit
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Methodological rigor
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Validity of results and conclusions
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Ethical compliance
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Clarity of presentation and organization
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Relevance to the academic community
4. Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers may recommend one of the following:
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Accept without revision
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Accept with minor revisions
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Major revisions required
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Reject
All reviewer comments are communicated to the corresponding author.
5. Revision and Resubmission
Authors are required to:
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Revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments
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Submit a point-by-point response explaining how comments were addressed
Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.
6. Final Editorial Decision
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor based on:
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Reviewer recommendations
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Quality of revisions
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Overall academic value of the manuscript
The editorial decision is final.
Plagiarism and Ethical Screening
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All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
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Manuscripts containing unethical practices, excessive similarity, data fabrication, or falsification are rejected.
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Ethical approval is mandatory for studies involving human or animal subjects.
Confidentiality
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All manuscripts and review materials are treated as confidential documents.
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Reviewers must not disclose, share, or use unpublished information for personal advantage.
Conflict of Interest
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Reviewers must declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
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If a conflict exists, the reviewer is replaced to maintain review integrity.
Reviewer Ethics and Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
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Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
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Avoid personal criticism
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Support editorial decisions with clear reasoning
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Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
Author Responsibilities
Authors must:
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Respond to reviewer comments professionally
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Ensure transparency in data and methodology
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Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
Review Timeline
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Initial editorial screening: 1–2 working days
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Peer review process: 1–2 weeks
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Decision communication: Within 2 days after review completion
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may submit a reasoned appeal against editorial decisions. Appeals are reviewed by the editorial board, and the decision after appeal is final.
Transparency Statement
Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) ensures:
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Independent and unbiased peer review
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Editorial independence
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Ethical oversight in all review stages