Peer Review

Our Commitment to Rigorous Review

Khoinchha upholds the highest standards of academic rigor and integrity through a stringent double-blind peer-review process. Every manuscript submitted to our biannual journal- published in June and December- is subjected to a fair, impartial evaluation by experts in the field. By concealing author and reviewer identities throughout the process, we ensure unbiased assessments, fostering trust and maintaining the quality of research disseminated across humanities, social sciences, arts, and beyond.

Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated based on the following key criteria:

Originality: Does the manuscript present new and significant findings that contribute to the existing body of knowledge?

Methodology: Is the research methodology sound and appropriate for the research question? Are the methods described clearly and transparently?

Data Analysis: Is the data analysis rigorous and appropriate? Are the results presented clearly and accurately?

Interpretation: Are the results interpreted correctly and discussed in the context of existing literature?

Clarity and Concision: Is the manuscript well-written, organized, and free of grammatical errors?

Significance: Does the research have the potential to impact the field and inform future research?

Steps Involved

Initial Assessment: The editorial team conducts a preliminary evaluation of all submissions to verify adherence to journal guidelines.

Reviewer Selection: Manuscripts are assigned to reviewers with expertise in the subject matter.

Blind Review: Reviewers provide detailed assessments of the manuscript, including its strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement. Importantly, the author identities remain concealed from the reviewers throughout the process.

Editorial decision: The editor carefully considers the reviewers' feedback and makes a final decision about the manuscript. The decision can be:

Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication without any revisions.

Minor revisions: The manuscript is accepted pending minor revisions.

Major revisions: The manuscript is invited for resubmission after substantial revisions.

Reject: The manuscript is rejected.

Author response: If the manuscript is accepted for publication with revisions, the authors are invited to respond to the reviewers' comments and revise their manuscript accordingly.

Final Decision: The editor reviews the revised manuscript and makes a final decision about its publication.

Timeline: The peer-review process typically takes 16-20 weeks. However, the actual timeframe may vary depending on the number of reviewers and the complexity of the manuscript.

Transparency and Accountability

Khoinchha prioritizes transparency in peer review, aligned with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Authors receive detailed reviewer feedback and a decision letter explaining the rationale, empowering them to refine their work. Reviewers are instructed to flag ethical concerns (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication), which are investigated per COPE protocols, potentially leading to rejection or retraction. We use [e.g., Turnitin] to verify originality, complementing reviewer scrutiny.

Commitment to Excellence 

Our rigorous double-blind process ensures that only the highest-quality research is published, advancing knowledge across disciplines. Khoinchha’s peer review upholds academic integrity, delivering trustworthy scholarship to a global audience.

Why It Matters

Peer review is the foundation of Khoinchha’s quality assurance. By combining expert evaluation with ethical oversight, we maintain the journal’s reputation and support our no-fee, open-access mission. Authors gain constructive insights, reviewers contribute to scholarly standards, and readers access reliable research. 

For reviewer roles, see Reviewers Guidelines; for submission details, visit Authors Guidelines.