Peer Review Process

Peer-Review Process
Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management follows a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure the quality and credibility of the published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review type, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept anonymous during the review process.

Submission and Initial Evaluation

All manuscripts submitted to Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number for further processing.

  • A newly submitted manuscript will be screened by the Editor-in-Chief for its conformity to the journal’s scope and basic submission requirements.

Peer Review

Each eligible manuscript is then sent for review to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are carefully selected based on their expertise, experience, and prior contributions to the field.

  • If the manuscript passes the initial screening stage, it will be assigned to a handling editor who will then send it to at least two subject matter experts for a double-blind peer review.

Double-Blind Review

Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management ensures a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. This helps maintain objectivity and fairness in the evaluation process, minimizing potential biases.

Review Criteria

Reviewers are requested to assess the submitted manuscripts based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance to the journal's scope, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement are encouraged to assist the authors in enhancing the quality of their work.

  • Decisions on peer-reviewed manuscripts are made based on at least two reviewer reports. In cases where reviewer opinions differ significantly, an additional reviewer may be invited to provide further input.

Review Duration

Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management strives to provide timely and efficient peer review. Reviewers are typically given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations. Authors will be informed of the review process's estimated duration during the initial submission or after any significant revisions.

Decision and Revision

Upon completion of the peer review process, the editorial team considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Authors will receive a decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection.

  • A manuscript requiring revisions will be returned to the author, who will have up to three weeks to address the comments and submit a revised version. The handling editor will assess whether the revisions sufficiently address the reviewers' feedback.

Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board members. The editorial team carefully considers the reviewers' assessments, the originality of the work, the relevance to the journal's scope, and the adherence to ethical standards before making a final decision.

  • The final decision may include acceptance, rejection, or a recommendation for resubmission if substantial changes are needed.

Confidentiality

Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management maintains strict confidentiality of the peer review process. Reviewers are required to treat the manuscripts and their contents as confidential documents and should not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.

Review Process Improvement

Hospitalitas: Journal of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management continuously seeks to improve its review process. Authors and reviewers' feedback are invaluable in this endeavor. The journal welcomes constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the review process.

Contact

For any inquiries or questions related to the review process, please contact the editorial team at journal@idscipub.com