Peer Reviewer Process

LARE employs a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are not disclosed to each other throughout the review process. This system is intended to maintain objectivity, quality, and integrity in scholarly evaluation.

Review Process:

1. Initial Screening
   The editor conducts an initial assessment of the manuscript's relevance to the journal's focus and scope, completeness of submission materials, adherence to formatting requirements, basic academic quality, and potential indications of plagiarism.
2. Reviewer Assignment
   Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two reviewers with relevant expertise and competence in the subject area of the manuscript.
3. Reviewer Evaluation
   Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, validity of findings, depth of discussion, scholarly contribution, quality of references, and compliance with research and publication ethics.
4. Editorial Decision
   Based on the review results, the editorial decision may be accept, minor revision, major revision, resubmit for further review, or reject.
5. Author Revision
   Authors are required to submit a revised manuscript together with a response matrix addressing each comment and recommendation provided by the reviewers.
6. Final Decision
   The editor makes the final decision by considering the reviewers' recommendations, the quality of the revised manuscript, its contribution to the field, and the journal's scholarly priorities.

Target Timeline

The initial screening is targeted to be completed within 7 working days, while the peer review process is expected to take approximately 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and responsiveness. The timeline may vary if additional reviewers or further revisions are required.