Review Process

The Journal of Disaster Mitigation Research (JDMR) applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, academic quality, and publication integrity. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review stage.

Stages of the Review Process

1. Manuscript Submission
   Authors submit their manuscripts through the Online Journal System (OJS) in accordance with the journal’s author guidelines.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
   The editor conducts an initial assessment to evaluate the manuscript’s suitability with the journal’s focus and scope, completeness of submission requirements, and potential plagiarism. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected or returned to the authors at this stage.
3. Reviewer Assignment
   Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who have expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject matter.
4. Peer Review Process
   Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, scientific quality, methodology, relevance, and contribution to the field of disaster mitigation and resilience.
5. Editorial Decision
   Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editor will make one of the following decisions:
   1. Accepted without revision
   2. Accepted with minor revision
   3. Accepted with major revision
   4. Rejected
6. Revision by Authors
   Authors are required to revise the manuscript in response to the reviewers’ comments and submit the revised version within the specified time frame.
7. Final Decision
   The editor conducts a final evaluation of the revised manuscript before making the final decision for publication.

Confidentiality and Objectivity

All manuscripts and related review materials are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers are required to avoid conflicts of interest and to maintain professionalism and objectivity throughout the review process.