Peer Review Process
Peer Review Policy
Every manuscript submitted to Luminance: English Language & Literary Inquiry (LUMEN) undergoes a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of scholarly publication.
1. Initial Screening
- Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor to ensure alignment with the journal’s focus and scope and compliance with the author guidelines.
- Submissions that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage.
2. Review Process
- Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area.
- The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure an objective double-blind review.
- Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, scholarly contribution, 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 must revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers’ comments within the specified timeframe.
- The revised manuscript may be re-evaluated by the Editor or the same reviewer(s).
5. Final Decision
The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance is made by the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial board considerations.
6. Review Duration
The peer-review process generally takes approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on the manuscript’s complexity and reviewers’ availability.