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Peer-Review Process
At PIJ, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor and quality through a meticulous double-blind peer-review process. This ensures impartiality and upholds the credibility of the journal by preventing any bias in evaluating manuscripts. Here’s how the process works:
- Initial Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts via our online submission system, ensuring that all documents are formatted according to our guidelines.
- Preliminary Assessment: Each submission is reviewed by the editorial board for relevance, adherence to submission guidelines, and overall quality. Manuscripts that do not meet these standards are returned to the authors with feedback for revision or rejection.
- Double-Blind Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent experts in the relevant field. In this process, neither the reviewers nor the authors are aware of each other’s identities, ensuring an unbiased review.
- Review Criteria: Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, significance of the research, and contribution to the field. Detailed feedback is provided to authors, including suggestions for revisions if necessary.
- Decision: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial board makes a final decision on the manuscript. The possible outcomes are: some text
- Acceptance without revisions
- Acceptance with minor revisions
- Major revisions required
- Rejection
- Revisions and Resubmission: If revisions are requested, authors must address the feedback and resubmit the manuscript. The revised version may be sent to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
- Final Approval: Once the manuscript meets all the necessary standards, it is accepted for publication. The final version undergoes copy editing and formatting before being published in the next issue.
Our thorough peer-review process ensures that every article published in PIJ is of the highest quality, making it a trusted resource for scholars and professionals worldwide.
Scope and Focus Areas
PIJ welcomes original research, reviews, case studies, and policy papers across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Technology and Innovation: Exploring advances in AI, robotics, digital innovation, fintech, blockchain, and indigenous technologies on a global scale.
- STEM Education: Research on innovative practices in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across diverse regions.
- Vocational and Workforce Development: Addressing skill gaps, vocational training, and workforce trends crucial to building a skilled labor force.
- Data Science and Econometrics: Utilizing data-driven models to tackle socio-economic, political, and healthcare challenges within societies.
- Sustainable Development: Research on climate change, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and strategies for achieving long-term global goals.
- Creative Economy: Insights into art, media, cultural industries, and their role in fostering economic growth and societal advancement.
Audience
PIJ is written for a diverse and learned audience of scholars, researchers, and professionals in the fields of STEM, education, sustainable development, the creative economy, and financial innovation. Our publication is designed to engage thought leaders, academic institutions, policymakers, and practitioners who are committed to advancing knowledge and developing innovative solutions that address global and regional challenges. By catering to this scholarly audience, PIJ ensures the publication of high-quality research that influences policy, shapes academic discourse, and drives impactful change.
Why Publish with PIJ?
- Pan-African and Global Reach: PIJ connects with a global audience, ensuring your research impacts both local and international communities.
- Rigorous Peer Review: We maintain high academic standards through a thorough peer-review process, ensuring the credibility and quality of your work.
- Collaborative Network: Publishing with PIJ connects you with a dynamic network of researchers, innovators, and policymakers.
- Open Access: All published articles are freely accessible online, promoting widespread dissemination of research and knowledge-sharing.
Submission Guidelines
We invite scholars, researchers, and professionals from all disciplines to submit original manuscripts that align with our journal’s focus. Submission guidelines include:
- Manuscripts should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words.
- Formatting must comply with our submission template (available for download).
- All references must follow APA style.
- Each submission will undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartiality and academic excellence.
Editorial Board
Our editorial board features leading academics, industry experts, and policy leaders from across the world, ensuring a diverse and knowledgeable review process.
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