Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to KONSEL: International Bulletin on Interdisciplinary Studies undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of the content. The review process is as follows:

1. Initial Screening

The editorial team will first evaluate the manuscript to ensure it aligns with the journal’s focus and scope, adheres to the author guidelines, and meets basic academic standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be returned or rejected without further review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. In the double-blind process:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.

  • Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field

  • Theoretical and methodological soundness

  • Relevance to interdisciplinary studies

  • Clarity of presentation and writing

  • Adequacy of references

3. Review Outcomes

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editorial decision will be one of the following:

  • Accept Submission (with or without minor revisions)

  • Revisions Required (minor or major)

  • Reject Submission

Authors will be notified of the decision and receive the reviewers’ comments, typically within 4 to 8 weeks after submission.

4. Revision and Resubmission

If revisions are required, authors must submit the revised manuscript along with a response letter addressing each reviewer’s comments. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the reviewers for re-evaluation if necessary.

5. Final Decision

The final decision on publication will be made by the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ input and the quality of the revised manuscript.

6. Publication

Once accepted, the article will go through copyediting, layout, and proofreading before being published in the upcoming issue.