Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to The Journal of Digital Transformation in Africa undergo a rigorous peer review to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, validity, and authenticity. The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where both the reviewer and author remain anonymous throughout the review. The steps involved in the review process are as follows:
- Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts via our online submission system.
- Initial Screening: The editorial team checks whether the manuscript adheres to the journal’s guidelines and falls within its scope.
- Peer Review: The manuscript is sent to at least two independent reviewers, who evaluate it based on predefined criteria and provide detailed comments and recommendations.
- Decision: The editorial team considers the reviewers’ feedback and makes a decision to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript.
- Revisions: If revisions are required, authors are asked to make the necessary changes and resubmit their manuscript based on the reviewers’ feedback.
- Final Decision: Once the revisions are approved, the manuscript undergoes final editing and proofreading before publication.
Components of the Review Process
The review process for The Journal of Digital Transformation in Africa includes the following components:
- Quality Evaluation: Editors carefully match reviewers to manuscripts based on their expertise to ensure high-quality assessments of the manuscript’s relevance and scientific merit.
- Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the review process at all times.
- Constructive Feedback: Reviewers are expected to provide detailed and constructive feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts.
- Timeliness: Reviewers are required to complete their reviews within the specified timeframe.
Review Timeframe
We aim to provide a fair, objective, and timely review of all submitted manuscripts. The goal is to complete the review process within four weeks of submission. However, the timeline may vary depending on factors such as the availability of reviewers and the extent of revisions needed.