6🔍
Peer Review Policy / Peer Review Statement
IJRTI follows a transparent, double-blind peer review process, as required under the new UGC notification on refereed journals.
🔍Double-Blind Review
👥2+ Independent Reviewers
⏱️1–2 Day Decision
Review Type
IJRTI follows a Transparent Double-Blind Peer Review process as mandated by the UGC New Notification on Transparent Peer Reviewed Journals. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other during the review.
Review Process
- Submitted paper undergoes initial editorial screening for scope, formatting, and plagiarism
- Qualifying papers are assigned to 2–3 subject matter experts from our reviewer panel
- Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, results, and language quality
- Reviewer comments are compiled and communicated to the corresponding author
- Authors revise as per reviewer comments and resubmit (if required)
- Final acceptance/rejection decision made by the Editor-in-Chief
Reviewer Panel
IJRTI has a panel of 3000+ expert reviewers from reputed universities and research institutions across India and abroad. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, publication record, and academic credentials.
Review Criteria
- Originality and novelty of the research
- Scientific / technical soundness of methodology
- Clarity, organization, and language quality
- Relevance of citations and references
- Significance of contribution to the field
Decision Categories
| Decision | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Accept as is | Paper is ready for publication without changes |
| Minor revision | Small corrections needed; re-review may not be required |
| Major revision | Significant changes needed; will be re-reviewed |
| Reject | Paper does not meet publication standards |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What type of peer review does IJRTI use?
IJRTI follows a Transparent Double-Blind Peer Review process, as mandated by the UGC New Notification on Transparent Peer Reviewed Journals.
Q2. How many reviewers evaluate each submission?
Each qualifying paper is assigned to 2–3 subject matter experts drawn from IJRTI's panel of 3,000+ reviewers.
Q3. What are the possible peer review decisions?
Reviewers may recommend Accept as is, Minor revision, Major revision, or Reject, with the final decision made by the Editor-in-Chief.