Peer Review Policy – English Literature & Culture Journal (JCRELC)

The Journal of Creative Research in English Literature & Culture (JCRELC) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, transparency, and academic integrity in publishing. The peer review system is central to maintaining the quality, originality, and credibility of research published in the journal.

Peer Review Process

Initial Screening

• All manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial team to check scope, originality, formatting, and adherence to submission guidelines.
• Manuscripts failing to meet basic standards or found to contain plagiarism are rejected at this stage.

Double-Blind Review

• Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject area.
• Both author and reviewer identities are kept anonymous throughout the process.
• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for:
  • Originality of research
  • Relevance to English literature, language, and cultural studies
  • Clarity of argument and methodology
  • Contribution to academic knowledge
  • Proper use of references and citations

Editorial Decision

• Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
  • Accept for publication
  • Minor revision required
  • Major revision required
  • Reject
• Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by reviewers if necessary.

Final Check

• Before publication, accepted articles undergo language editing, formatting, and plagiarism re-checks.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Avoid personal criticism and focus on academic quality.

Author Responsibilities

• Submit original and unpublished work.
• Revise manuscripts according to reviewer and editorial feedback.
• Acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism.
• Cooperate with editors to maintain high academic standards.

Commitment to Quality & Ethics

JCRELC is dedicated to ethical publishing practices and strictly adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The peer review system ensures that only manuscripts meeting international academic standards are published.

Benefits of Double-Blind Peer Review

• Ensures impartial evaluation of submissions.
• Enhances the credibility and trustworthiness of published research.
• Provides authors with valuable academic feedback to improve their work.
• Strengthens the journal’s reputation for quality and transparency.