Peer Review Policy

DUTIES employs a double anonymous peer review process that ensures the confidentiality of both authors and reviewers. In this system, the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process. Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial screening are assigned to section editors, who then invite external reviewers to evaluate the originality, significance, and quality of the manuscript. The double anonymous peer review procedure is essential for maintaining research integrity and providing constructive feedback to authors. The reviewers’ evaluations assist the editor in determining the manuscript’s suitability for publication.

All editors, reviewers, and authors are required to adhere to the ethical principles established by DUTIES to ensure the integrity of the double anonymous peer review process. Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest that could compromise the objectivity of their evaluation, including financial relationships, academic competition, personal relationships, or professional affiliations. In such cases, reviewers must promptly inform the editor and decline the review invitation. Reviewers are strictly prohibited from disclosing any part of the manuscript to third parties. The manuscript handling process is conducted objectively and in a timely manner. The overall editorial process, from initial submission to acceptance, is targeted to be completed within 43 days. Following acceptance, the manuscript will be published within 41 days, subject to the completion of final editorial and production procedures.