Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to LEX FUTURA: Bamara Research Center undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of the published articles.

1. Initial Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. The editorial office will acknowledge receipt of the submission.

2. Editorial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editors conduct an initial evaluation to ensure that the manuscript:

  • Fits within the journal’s focus and scope
  • Meets the basic writing and formatting requirements
  • Shows adequate academic quality and originality
  • Passes plagiarism screening

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage without further review.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers under a double-blind peer-review system, where:

  • The identities of the authors are not disclosed to the reviewers
  • The identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field
  • Methodological rigor
  • Clarity of analysis and discussion
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope
  • Quality of references and citations

4. Review Decision

Based on reviewers’ comments, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revision
  • Minor revision
  • Major revision
  • Reject

The decision, along with reviewers’ comments, will be sent to the author.

5. Revision Process

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ and editors’ suggestions within the specified timeframe. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation.

6. Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the manuscript based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript.

7. Copyediting and Publication

Accepted manuscripts will undergo:

  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • Layout editing
  • Final approval by the author

The article will then be scheduled for publication in the upcoming issue of the journal.

8. Review Timeline

The peer-review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the revision process.