Peer Review Process

The Journal of Digital Learning and Literacy Innovation (JDLLI) maintains the highest standards of academic integrity through a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process. This ensures that the research we publish is objective, transformative, and methodologically sound.

To guarantee impartiality, JDLLI employs a double-blind review system. This means that the identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers, and the identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors throughout the entire process.

The Review Workflow

  1. Initial Desk Review: Upon submission, the Editor-in-Chief or a Section Editor screens the manuscript for alignment with the journal’s scope, basic technical quality, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

  2. Plagiarism Screening: All manuscripts undergo a mandatory similarity check (e.g., via Turnitin or iThenticate). Manuscripts with significant overlap are returned or rejected.

  3. External Review: The manuscript is assigned to at least two independent experts in the specific field (e.g., AI in Education, VR/AR systems, or Social Science pedagogy).

  4. Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor makes a final determination: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.

  5. Revision & Finalization: If revisions are required, authors must provide a point-by-point response. The Editor may send the revised version back to the original reviewers for a final assessment.

Double-Blind Review Timeline & Steps

Stage Actor Action
Submission Author Submits an anonymized manuscript (removing names, affiliations, and self-citations).
Pre-Screening Editorial Office Checks for scope fit and plagiarism. If passed, identifies suitable reviewers.
Assignment Editor Sends the anonymized file to 2+ reviewers. Reviewers do not know who wrote the paper.
Evaluation Reviewers Assess the paper for innovation, methodology, and social impact without bias toward the author’s identity.
Recommendation Reviewers Provide detailed feedback and a "Decision Recommendation" to the Editor.
Final Verdict Editor Weighs all feedback to reach a decision. The author receives the feedback without knowing the reviewers' names.