Peer Review Policy

Peer Review Policy Of the COSMIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The COSMIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (CJBS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research on the behavior of individuals and groups. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality research that is significant to the field of behavioral sciences. All manuscripts submitted to the CJBS are subject to peer review.

Peer Review Process

The CJBS uses a single-blind peer review process. This means that the identity of the authors is not known to the reviewers, but the identity of the reviewers is known to the editors. The editors select two reviewers for each manuscript. The reviewers are experts in the field of the manuscript and are asked to assess the manuscript's quality, originality, and significance.

The reviewers' reports are confidential and are only shared with the editors and the authors. The editors make a decision about whether to accept, reject, or revise the manuscript based on the reviewers' reports.

Criteria for Publication

The CJBS publishes manuscripts that meet the following criteria:

  • The manuscript is an original research article that has not been published elsewhere.
  • The manuscript is significant to the field of behavioral sciences.
  • The manuscript is well-written and clear.
  • The manuscript is well-organized and logically structured.
  • The manuscript is supported by data and evidence.
  • The manuscript is free of plagiarism.

Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript on the following criteria:

  • Originality: Is the manuscript original? Has it been published elsewhere?
  • Significance: Is the manuscript significant to the field of behavioral sciences?
  • Methodology: Is the methodology sound? Are the data and evidence sufficient to support the conclusions?
  • Results: Are the results presented clearly and concisely?
  • Discussion: Is the discussion well-written and informative?
  • Overall quality: Is the manuscript well-written, clear, and well-organized?

Reviewers are also asked to provide specific feedback to the authors on how to improve their manuscript.

Ethical Considerations

The CJBS is committed to publishing ethical research. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must comply with the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript for ethical concerns, such as:

  • Is the research conducted in a responsible and humane manner?
  • Are the participants protected from harm?
  • Is the data collected and analyzed in a fair and unbiased manner?
  • Are the results reported accurately and honestly?

Conclusion

The CJBS peer review process is designed to ensure that the journal publishes high-quality research that is significant to the field of behavioral sciences. Reviewers play an important role in this process by providing feedback to authors on how to improve their manuscripts and by identifying ethical concerns.