Peer Review Process
PEER REVIEW PROCESS
The Studies in Technology and Education (STE) journal employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the high quality and integrity of the research it publishes. This process involves the following steps:
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Initial Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online platform. The editorial team conducts an initial review to ensure adherence to the journal's scope and guidelines.
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Reviewer Assignment: The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) assigns two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. The double-blind nature of the review guarantees the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.
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Reviewer Evaluation: Reviewers meticulously assess the manuscript's originality, significance, methodology, results, and overall contribution to the field of technology and education. Constructive feedback is provided to highlight strengths and suggest areas for improvement.
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Recommendations: Reviewers make recommendations based on their evaluation, including:
- Acceptance: Manuscript meets publication standards with minor or no revisions.
- Minor Revisions: Manuscript requires slight revisions before acceptance.
- Major Revisions: Manuscript needs significant revisions and further review.
- Rejection: Manuscript does not meet journal's criteria.
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Author Revisions: Authors receive reviewer feedback and may revise their manuscript accordingly, addressing all concerns raised.
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Second Review (if necessary): Manuscripts with major revisions undergo a second review to ensure satisfactory revisions.
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Editorial Decision: The EIC assesses reviewers' feedback, the revised manuscript, and authors' responses to make a final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection.
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Publication: Accepted manuscripts undergo final editing, formatting, and proofreading before being published in the Studies in Technology and Education (STE) journal.
Review Quality in Studies in Technology and Education
At Studies in Technology and Education, we hold the utmost commitment to maintaining the highest standards of review quality and scholarly integrity. Our rigorous peer review process ensures the originality, significance, and methodological soundness of every manuscript submitted to our journal.
We are pleased to report that our review process consistently results in an average similarity index of only 10% in Turnitin or iThenticate reports. This demonstrates our dedication to fostering authentic and innovative research contributions to the field of technology and education.
Our reviewers, who are experts in their respective domains, meticulously assess each manuscript's content while upholding the principles of confidentiality and impartiality. Authors can trust that their work will be evaluated fairly and constructively, offering insights to enhance their research.
We take pride in the thoroughness of our review process, which includes multiple stages of evaluation, author revisions, and editorial decisions. This ensures that only the highest quality manuscripts, free from any potential plagiarism concerns, are published in Studies in Technology and Education.
As we continue to advance the frontiers of technology and education, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing an exemplary review process that upholds the standards of excellence and integrity that our journal is known for.
