Peer Review Policy

Scope of Peer Review

All submissions to the Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal (U7Y Journal) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, impartiality, and integrity. Neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other’s identities throughout the process.

​

Review Steps

1. Initial Screening (1–2 weeks):

   • The Editorial Office checks the manuscript for scope alignment, formatting compliance, plagiarism, and ethical standards.

   • Submissions not meeting minimum requirements may be returned before peer review.

2. External Peer Review (4–6 weeks):

   • Each manuscript is evaluated by two or more independent reviewers with subject expertise.

   • Reviewers assess originality, methodological rigor, clarity, contribution to knowledge, and ethical compliance.

3. Decision Outcomes:

   • Accept: The manuscript meets all requirements with no further changes.

   • Minor Revision: Small improvements required before acceptance.

   • Major Revision: Significant changes needed before re-review.

   • Reject: The manuscript does not meet publication standards.

4. Appeals:

   • Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a detailed justification and supporting evidence. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and/or an independent reviewer.

​

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscript content.

• Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based feedback.

• Disclose any conflicts of interest before accepting the review assignment.

​

Review Timelines

• Initial Screening: 1–2 weeks

• Peer Review: 4–6 weeks

• Final Decision: 2–3 weeks after review completion