JAROW: Journal of Ar-Raniry on Social Work applies a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are concealed throughout the review. This process ensures the quality, originality, and scholarly integrity of every published article.
Initial editorial screening. Upon submission, each manuscript is first assessed by the editorial team for compliance with the journal's Aims and Scope, the Author Guidelines, and the journal template. Manuscripts are also screened for plagiarism using Turnitin. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be desk-rejected without further review.
Assignment of reviewers. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two (2) independent reviewers with relevant expertise. All identifying information is removed from the manuscript before it is sent to reviewers.
Review criteria. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the basis of originality and significance of the contribution, appropriateness and rigor of the methodology, clarity of argument and presentation, adequacy of the literature review, and relevance to the field of social work.
Editorial decision. Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editor makes one of the following decisions: accept without revision, accept with minor revisions, require major revisions and resubmission for further review, or reject. Where reviewers disagree, the editor may seek an additional review before deciding.
Revision and final decision. Authors are required to revise their manuscript in accordance with the reviewers' and editor's comments and to submit the revised version within the stipulated time. The final decision to publish rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
Estimated timeline. The review process normally takes between four and twelve weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the extent of revisions required. Authors are notified of the outcome at each stage.
