Peer Review Policy

Journal of Scientific and Technological Innovation (JSTI)

The Journal of Scientific and Technological Innovation (JSTI) operates under a rigorous international peer-review system to ensure academic quality, transparency, and research integrity.

1. Review Model

JSTI adopts a double-blind peer review process.

  • Authors do not know the identity of reviewers.

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of authors.

  • Editorial decisions are made independently of institutional affiliation, nationality, or personal relationships.

This process is designed to ensure impartial evaluation and academic fairness.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the Editorial Office to assess:

  • Alignment with the journal's aims and scope

  • Basic academic structure and clarity

  • Compliance with submission guidelines

  • Ethical considerations and originality

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors prior to peer review.

3. Peer Review Process

Qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise are assigned to evaluate the manuscript.

Reviewers assess submissions based on:

  • Originality and innovation

  • Methodological soundness

  • Logical structure and clarity

  • Technical accuracy

  • Research integrity

Reviewers provide written comments and recommendations under one of the following categories:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revisions

  • Major Revisions

  • Reject

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback.

4. Review Timeline

The journal aims to complete the review process within 4–8 weeks from the date of submission.
Authors will be informed promptly regarding editorial decisions.

5. Revisions

Authors receiving revision requests must submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response to reviewer comments.

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

6. Research Integrity and Ethics

JSTI upholds strict academic integrity standards.

  • All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening.

  • Fabrication, falsification, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed by authors and reviewers.

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics guidelines.

7. Special Consideration for Emerging Researchers

As part of its educational mission, JSTI recognizes that some contributors may be early-stage researchers.

While maintaining academic standards, reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive and developmental feedback that supports scholarly growth.

8. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently of the publisher.
The publisher does not interfere with peer-review outcomes or editorial judgments.