Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Next-Generation Research 5.0 (JNGR 5.0) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, objectivity, transparency, and ethical integrity in scholarly publishing.

1. Type of Peer Review

JNGR 5.0 uses a double-blind peer review model, in which:

  • The identities of authors are not disclosed to reviewers

  • The identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors

  • Manuscripts are assessed solely on scholarly merit

2. Initial Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial office to evaluate:

  • Alignment with the journal’s aims and scope

  • Originality and relevance

  • Basic methodological soundness

  • Compliance with ethical and formatting requirements

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be desk-rejected without external review.

3. Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who:

  • Possess subject-area expertise relevant to the manuscript

  • Are selected based on academic qualifications and research experience

  • Have no conflicts of interest with the authors or the work

4. Review Criteria

Reviewers are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and contribution to knowledge

  • Methodological rigor and research design

  • Quality of analysis and interpretation

  • Clarity, structure, and academic writing quality

  • Ethical compliance and proper citation of sources

5. Reviewer Reports and Recommendations

Reviewers submit structured evaluation reports and provide one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Revise and resubmit (major revisions)

  • Reject

Reviewer comments are shared anonymously with the authors.

6. Editorial Decision

Final publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor, taking into account:

  • Reviewer recommendations

  • Scientific quality and originality

  • Ethical and editorial standards of the journal

Editors do not participate in decisions where a conflict of interest exists.

7. Revision Process

Authors are required to:

  • Address reviewer comments point-by-point

  • Submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe

  • Provide a response-to-reviewers document

Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

8. Confidentiality and Ethics

All manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers and editors are required to:

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest

  • Refrain from using unpublished material for personal advantage

9. Editorial Independence

The peer review process at JNGR 5.0 is independent of financial considerations, including:

  • Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • Author payment status

Payment of APCs does not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.

10. Compliance with Ethical Standards

JNGR 5.0 follows recognized international standards and best practices in scholarly publishing and peer review.