Editorial Workflow

IJEMI follows a transparent, ethical, and rigorous peer-review system to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly research.

Editorial Process

At the International Journal of Economics and Management Intellectuals (IJEMI), every submitted manuscript undergoes a structured editorial and peer review process designed to uphold academic excellence, originality, and research integrity.

The Review Process

1. Initial Submission

Authors submit manuscripts through the journal email. A confirmation email is sent after successful receipt.

2. Preliminary Editorial Screening

The editorial office checks the manuscript for journal scope, formatting, language quality, and originality.

3. Plagiarism Evaluation

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality and ethical compliance.

4. Assignment to Editor

Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an editor or associate editor according to the subject area and expertise.

5. Peer Review

Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by qualified independent reviewers.

6. Reviewer Recommendations

Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations including: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

7. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes the final editorial decision regarding publication.

8. Copyediting & Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts are professionally formatted, proofread, and prepared for online publication.

9. Online Publication

Final articles are published online with DOI assignment for indexing and citation purposes.

Review Quality Criteria

  • Originality and novelty of the research
  • Relevance to economics, management, and interdisciplinary studies
  • Methodological rigor and research validity
  • Quality of literature review and references
  • Clarity, structure, and readability
  • Ethical research and publication practices

Estimated Timeline

  • Initial Editorial Review: 3–5 days
  • Peer Review Duration: 4–8 weeks
  • Revision Process: Depends on reviewer comments
  • Final Editorial Decision: 7–10 days after review
  • Publication: Shortly after final acceptance

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

IJEMI follows internationally recognized publishing ethics and best practices to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and academic integrity throughout the editorial process.

For editorial inquiries or manuscript-related assistance, contact us at: ijemi@apexacademiapress.com