Peer Review Process
Every manuscript submitted to Luminance: English Language & Literary Inquiry (LUMEN) will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of scholarly publication.
1. Initial Screening
- Manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editor to ensure compliance with the journal’s focus and scope and adherence to the author guidelines.
- Manuscripts that do not meet the criteria may be rejected at this stage.
2. Review Process
- Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will be sent to at least two reviewers who are experts in education, curriculum development, pedagogy, educational psychology, educational technology, or related fields.
- The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential (double-blind review) to ensure objectivity.
- Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript’s novelty, research methodology, clarity of presentation, contribution to scientific knowledge, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
3. Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers may provide one of the following recommendations:
- Accepted without revision
- Accepted with minor revision
- Accepted with major revision
- Rejected
4. Author Revision
- Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ comments within the specified time frame.
- The revised manuscript will be re-evaluated by the Editor or the same reviewer(s).
5. Final Decision
The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance lies with the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers’ recommendations and the editorial board’s considerations.
6. Review Duration
The review process generally takes 4–6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the manuscript and reviewers’ availability.