Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
The NIU Journal of Business Analytics, Innovation and Global Management follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly research. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the evaluation process.
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation by the Editorial Office to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and submission standards.
- Relevance to business analytics, innovation, and global management
- Plagiarism screening using standard detection tools
- Ethical compliance and research integrity
- Formatting and adherence to author guidelines
Manuscripts not meeting these requirements may be rejected or returned for correction.
Suitable manuscripts are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or a Handling Editor based on subject expertise.
The editor evaluates academic merit, originality, relevance to scope, and suitability for peer review.
The editor selects two to three independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.
- Expertise in business analytics, innovation, or management
- Strong research and publication background
- No conflicts of interest
The manuscript is reviewed under a double-blind system to ensure unbiased evaluation.
- Academic quality and analytical rigor
- Methodological soundness and ethics
- Clarity, structure, and presentation
- Relevance to business practice and global management
- Validity of results and conclusions
Reviewers provide detailed feedback along with one of the following recommendations:
- Accept as it is
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
Authors must respond to reviewer comments and submit revisions within the given timeframe.
The editor makes the final decision based on reviewer reports, ensuring fairness and academic integrity. Additional reviewers may be consulted if needed.
Authors revise manuscripts according to reviewer feedback and provide a detailed response explaining the changes made.
After successful revision and approval, the manuscript is accepted for publication following final editorial review.
The journal maintains the highest standards of publication ethics, confidentiality, and transparency. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to follow established ethical guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing.
