Peer Review Policy

The Cosmic Journal of Social Sciences (CJSS) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers on a wide range of topics in the social sciences. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subject to a double-blind peer review process.

Peer Review Process

Once a manuscript has been submitted to the CJSS, it is assigned to an editor who will review it for initial suitability. If the editor finds the manuscript to be appropriate for the journal, it will be sent to two anonymous reviewers for peer review. The reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript's originality, scholarship, methodology, and significance. The editor will make a decision about the manuscript based on the reviewers' recommendations.

Peer Review Criteria

The reviewers are asked to consider the following criteria when evaluating manuscripts:

  • Originality: Does the manuscript make a new and significant contribution to the field of social science?
  • Scholarship: Is the manuscript well-argued and supported by evidence?
  • Methodology: Is the manuscript's methodology sound and appropriate for the research question?
  • Significance: Is the manuscript's findings significant and of interest to the social science community?

Peer Review Policy

The CJSS follows a double-blind peer review process, which means that the reviewers and authors do not know each other's identities. This helps to ensure that the peer review process is fair and unbiased.

The CJSS requires that reviewers submit their reviews within two weeks of receiving the manuscript. The editors will make a decision about the manuscript as soon as possible after receiving both reviews.

Author Appeals

If an author is not satisfied with the editor's decision, they may submit an appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing and should include a detailed explanation of why the author believes that the decision should be overturned. Appeals will be reviewed by the editor-in-chief and a panel of associate editors.

Conclusion

The CJSS is committed to publishing high-quality research that makes a significant contribution to the field of social science. The journal's peer review process is designed to ensure that the manuscripts published in the journal are original, scholarly, and significant.