{"id":6170,"date":"2025-12-01T11:16:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finconsult.ba\/?page_id=6170"},"modified":"2025-12-09T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:49:06","slug":"poslovni-konsultant-politika-recenziranja","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finconsult.ba\/en\/poslovni-konsultant-politika-recenziranja\/","title":{"rendered":"PEER REVIEW POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n Peer Review Policy<\/span>\n

Peer Review Policy<\/h2>\n

\n The journal applies a rigorous, transparent, and impartial peer review process in order to ensure\n the scientific excellence, originality, and relevance of all submitted manuscripts. The review process is conducted\n in accordance with international scholarly publishing standards, ethical principles, and the rules of academic integrity.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n

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Type of review<\/h3>\n

The journal uses a double-blind<\/strong> peer review system:<\/p>\n\n

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  • the identity of the authors is not disclosed to the reviewers<\/li>\n
  • the identity of the reviewers is not disclosed to the authors<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

    This approach ensures impartiality, objectivity, and fairness in the evaluation of manuscripts.<\/p>\n\n

    Manuscript categorization<\/h3>\n

    During the review process, manuscripts are also categorized in line with current academic standards:<\/p>\n\n

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    • 1. Scientific papers<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Original scientific paper \u2013 original research with a new scientific contribution<\/li>\n
    • Preliminary communication \u2013 short presentation of preliminary research results<\/li>\n
    • Review paper \u2013 systematic analysis of existing literature with critical evaluation<\/li>\n
    • 2. Professional paper<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Presents the practical application of theoretical knowledge, experience, and professional solutions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

      JEL classification<\/h3>\n

      \n All manuscripts in the field of economics and business sciences should contain appropriate\n JEL classification codes<\/strong> in line with the international standards of the Journal of Economic Literature.\n <\/p>\n

      \n Reviewers verify the accuracy and adequacy of JEL codes, correct them where necessary, and indicate them in the review form.\n The categorization and JEL compliance are proposed by the reviewers and confirmed by the International Editorial Board together with the\n Editor-in-Chief.\n <\/p>\n\n

      Review criteria<\/h3>\n

      All manuscripts are evaluated according to the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n

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      • originality and scientific contribution<\/li>\n
      • alignment with the aims and scope of the journal<\/li>\n
      • clearly defined research problem and objectives<\/li>\n
      • validity and adequacy of the methodology<\/li>\n
      • quality of analysis and interpretation<\/li>\n
      • structure and technical formatting<\/li>\n
      • accuracy of citations and references<\/li>\n
      • practical applicability (where relevant)<\/li>\n
      • adequacy of JEL classification (for economics papers)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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        Review process<\/h3>\n\n
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        • \n 1. Initial editorial check:<\/strong>
          \n The topic and technical requirements are checked. Inadequate manuscripts may be returned to authors or rejected.\n <\/li>\n\n
        • \n 2. Submission to reviewers:<\/strong>
          \n Manuscripts are sent to two independent experts in the relevant scientific field.\n <\/li>\n\n
        • \n 3. Double-blind review:<\/strong>
          \n Reviewers anonymously evaluate the manuscript and give a recommendation: accept, accept with minor revisions,\n accept with major revisions, or reject. The reviewer fills in a form that includes comments,\n categorization of the paper, and verification of JEL classification.\n <\/li>\n\n
        • \n 4. Revisions by authors:<\/strong>
          \n Authors submit the revised manuscript and a \u201cResponse to reviewers\u201d document.\n <\/li>\n\n
        • \n 5. Review of reports and final decision:<\/strong>
          \n The International Editorial Board and the Editor-in-Chief review the reports and make the final decision on publication.\n <\/li>\n\n
        • \n 6. Language editing and preparation for publication:<\/strong>
          \n Accepted manuscripts undergo language and technical editing prior to publication.\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n
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          Review timelines<\/h3>\n\n
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          • Initial editorial check:<\/strong> up to 7 days<\/li>\n
          • Peer review process:<\/strong> 2\u20134 weeks per reviewer<\/li>\n
          • Author revisions:<\/strong> 1\u20133 weeks<\/li>\n
          • Final editorial decision:<\/strong> up to 7 days<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

            Total duration of the process: 4\u201310 weeks.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n