• Initial Screening: All submissions are first reviewed by the Editorial Board to ensure relevance to the journal’s scope, originality, and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts failing to meet basic standards may be desk-rejected.
    • Double-Blind Review: Eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review, where both the author(s) and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartial evaluation.
    • Review Criteria: Reviewers assess manuscripts on parameters such as originality, theoretical contribution, methodology, clarity, relevance, and significance for management practice and research.
    • Decision Categories: Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial decision may be:
        1. Accept as submitted
        2. Accept with minor revisions
        3. Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
        4. Reject
    • Revision Process: Authors are expected to address reviewer comments and resubmit within the stipulated time. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for verification.
    • Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board make the final decision on publication after considering reviewer recommendations.
    • Timeframe: The journal aims to complete the review process within 10–12 weeks from the date of submission.