Peer Review Process

Prior to commencing the article review, please take cognizance of the following directives:

  • Reviewers should assess articles that align with their field of expertise. If a reviewer deems it necessary, they may inform the editor and propose an alternate reviewer for the particular case.
  • The review process is expected to be concluded within a two-week timeframe. Should reviewers unanimously agree on the need for an extended period, prompt notification to the editor is essential, or an alternative reviewer can be suggested.

Pre-Review Procedures:

  • The Editor of Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology will scrutinize the submitted manuscript for grammatical accuracy, adherence to writing conventions, and alignment with the Focus and Scope of Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology.
  • The Editor of Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology will verify the presence of essential sections such as Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion in the author's manuscript.
  • The Editor of Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology will assess the manuscript references to ensure the inclusion of primary references, with at least 70% derived from journal articles.
  • The Editor of Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology will conduct a plagiarism check on the manuscript.

Peer Review Procedures:

  • Articles submitted to Gorga: Journal of Constructive Theology will undergo evaluation by a minimum of two blind reviewers who are appropriately qualified experts in the relevant field, selected by the Editor-in-Chief.
  • The Editor-in-Chief or a designated member of the Editorial Board will make decisions to accept, reject, or request revisions based on the reviews and comments provided by the reviewers.
  • Editors will assess whether each submission entails well-conducted research, with conclusions logically derived from the presented data in the manuscript.