The Emirati Journal of Business, Economics & Social Studies (EJBESS), under Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies (ESRC), employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to uphold scholarly quality in business economics, management, policy, and social sciences research.
Review Type
Double-blind peer review ensures anonymity for authors and reviewers, fostering unbiased evaluation of manuscripts aligned with EJBESS's focus on enterprise-society linkages, JEL-indexed topics, and interdisciplinary methods.
Reviewer Selection
- Selected from global experts in areas like AI business strategies, SME economics, sustainability, or behavioral economics.
- No conflicts of interest (e.g., co-authorship, institutional ties within 3 years).
- Authors may suggest 2–5 reviewers (with justifications) or exclusions via CiteScholar; editors make final choices.
Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate using a standardized form covering:
- Originality: Novel insights for emerging markets, policy innovation, or theoretical advancement.
- Scope Fit: Relevance to EJBESS themes (e.g., digitalization, CSR, financial inclusion).
- Methodology: Rigor in quantitative/qualitative designs; replicability; JEL code alignment.
- Results & Implications: Valid analysis; managerial/policy applications.
- Ethics & Standards: DAS compliance, AI disclosure, COPE adherence, inclusive language.
Editorial Workflow
- Desk Review (48 hours): Scope, completeness, plagiarism , anonymization.
- Peer Review: Minimum 2 independent reviewers.
- Decision Categories: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject.
- Revisions: Tracked changes; point-by-point responses required.
Timelines
| Stage | Target Duration |
|---|---|
| Desk Review | 48 hours |
| Revisions to Decision | 2–3 weeks |
| Acceptance to VoR | 4–6 weeks |
Ethical Standards
- COPE Core Practices enforced; misconduct investigated with flowcharts.
- Reviewers confidentiality agreements enforced; no manuscript sharing/AI uploads.
- Appeals: Within 30 days to researchoffice@emiratesscholar.com; independent review within 45 days.
