Peer Review Policy

Harf-o-Sukhan (حرف سخن)
Ensuring Quality and Academic Integrity

Peer Review Process

Harf-o-Sukhan (حرف سخن) follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of published research. All submitted manuscripts are carefully evaluated before acceptance for publication.

The peer review process helps maintain high scholarly standards and ensures that published articles make valuable contributions to literature, language, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Harf-o-Sukhan uses a Double-Blind Peer Review System, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

This approach ensures an unbiased evaluation of manuscripts based on academic quality, research methodology, originality, and contribution to the field.

Review Procedure

• Initial screening by the editorial team for scope, originality, and formatting requirements.
• Manuscripts are assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant academic expertise.
• Reviewers evaluate the quality, methodology, originality, and significance of the research.
• Authors receive reviewer comments for revision when required.
• Final publication decisions are made by the Editor based on reviewer recommendations.

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts according to the following criteria:

• Originality and relevance of the research topic.
• Quality of research methodology and analysis.
• Clarity, structure, and academic presentation.
• Contribution to existing literature and knowledge.
• Proper use of references and ethical research practices.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Provide objective and constructive evaluation.
• Identify possible ethical issues or conflicts of interest.
• Complete reviews within the assigned timeframe.

Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts is made by the editorial team after considering reviewers' comments and recommendations.

Harf-o-Sukhan (حرف سخن)

Committed to Transparent and Ethical Scholarly Publishing