Information For Reviewers

At DScholar Press International, peer reviewers play an indispensable role in maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor, integrity, and scholarly contribution across all our published monographs, edited collections, and book chapters. Our press uses an online submission and peer-review system to ensure a seamless, transparent, and secure evaluation process. Please review the following guidelines and instructions before conducting your evaluation.

Peer Review Process Workflow
1. Email Invitation Received with Secure One-Click Login Link
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2. Accept or Decline Review Request (Files Locked)
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3. Access & Download Unlocked Anonymized Manuscript Files
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4. Fill Evaluation Form & Upload Anonymized Annotated Files
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5. Select Official Recommendation & Submit

1. Review Policy & Ethics

  • Double-Blind Peer Review: Our press enforces a strict double-blind peer review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept completely confidential throughout and after the evaluation process.
  • Author Suggestions: To help streamline the peer-review process and provide valuable input for our editorial team, authors are permitted to suggest several potential reviewers during the submission process. However, all suggested reviewers are thoroughly vetted by the Editorial Office to ensure independence and objectivity.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must decline a review invitation immediately if a financial, institutional, personal, or collaborative conflict of interest exists that could compromise an objective evaluation.
  • Confidentiality: Treat all manuscript files received through our portal as strictly confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use unpublished content for personal research.
  • Timeliness: Adhere strictly to the agreed-upon review deadline (typically 3 to 4 weeks). If you require an extension, please inform the Editorial Office promptly through your dashboard.

2. Evaluation Criteria for Monographs

When assessing a manuscript, reviewers are requested to provide detailed, constructive feedback based on the following scholarly criteria:

  • Originality & Significance: Does the monograph offer novel theoretical insights, empirical findings, or interdisciplinary methodologies?
  • Methodological & Scholarly Rigor: Is the research design sound, the data clearly presented, and the academic argumentation supported by relevant literature?
  • Structure & Chapter Cohesion: Is the book logically organized across chapters? Is the overall thematic arc cohesive and well-developed?
  • Readability & Style: Is the writing clear, concise, and engaging for its intended academic or professional audience?
  • Ethical Standards: Are sources correctly cited? Are there any concerns regarding potential plagiarism or improper data usage?

3. How to Complete Your Review in Our System

Step 1: Accessing & Accepting the Invitation

  • Secure One-Click Access: You will receive an automated email invitation from DScholar Press International containing the manuscript title, abstract, and review deadline. The email includes a secure link that logs you in automatically when clicked, taking you straight to your review workspace without needing to enter your login credentials manually.
  • Verify that you have no competing interests and select Accept Review (or Decline Review).

Step 2: Access & Download Submission Files

File Protection Protocol: In accordance with our security protocols, reviewers will have access to the submission file only after agreeing to review it.
  • Once you click accept, the manuscript files and supporting materials will unlock and become available for download in your workspace.

Step 3: Enter Comments & Feedback

  • Complete the online evaluation form directly in your reviewer workspace.
  • Comments for Author & Editor: Provide constructive critiques, chapter-by-chapter suggestions, and required corrections. This section will be shared anonymously with the author.
  • Confidential Comments for Editor: Add private notes regarding overall manuscript viability, ethical concerns, or publication caveats intended solely for the Editorial Office.
  • Upload Annotated Files (Optional): If you mark up a manuscript file directly, upload it back to the system under the reviewer files section.

Step 4: Submit Your Recommendation

Select one of the following official options to finalize your evaluation:

  • Accept Submission: The manuscript is ready for publication without changes.
  • Revisions Required: Requires minor edits handled between the author and editor.
  • Resubmit for Review: Requires major revisions and a secondary review round.
  • Decline Submission: The manuscript is unsuited for publication with DScholar Press International.

4. Removing Personal Data from Uploaded Files

To maintain double-blind anonymity, you must remove all identifying metadata from any Word or PDF files you annotate and upload back into our portal:

Microsoft Word (Windows): Go to File → Info → Check for Issues → Inspect Document. Uncheck all options except Document Properties and Personal Information, click Inspect, and then click Remove All.

Microsoft Word (Mac): Go to Tools → Protect Document → Check "Remove personal information from this file on save". Save the file.

PDF Readers (e.g., Adobe Acrobat): Go to File → Properties and clear any name or organizational information listed under the Author field.
Thank you for supporting the peer-review process at DScholar Press International.
For technical support or inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office through your user dashboard.