Peer Review Process

Literary Horizons: An International Journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the originality, academic quality, and ethical integrity of all submitted manuscripts. The review process is transparent, impartial, and aligned with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system or the official editorial email. Upon receipt, the editorial office acknowledges the submission and registers it for editorial assessment.

2. Initial Editorial Evaluation (7–10 Days)

The editorial team performs an initial screening to determine whether the manuscript meets the journal's basic requirements.

  • Alignment with the journal's aims and scope.
  • Compliance with formatting requirements.
  • Plagiarism screening (maximum similarity index of 15%).
  • AI-generated content assessment (maximum 5%).
  • Overall academic quality and relevance.
Only manuscripts that successfully pass the preliminary evaluation proceed to peer review.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to two or more independent experts in the relevant field. Literary Horizons: An International Journal follows a double-blind review system, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and scholarly contribution.
  • Research methodology and academic rigor.
  • Accuracy and validity of findings.
  • Clarity, organization, and presentation.
  • Relevance to English language, literature, and interdisciplinary humanities.
Constructive comments and recommendations are provided to assist authors in improving their manuscripts.

4. Editorial Decision

After receiving the reviewers' reports, the editorial team evaluates the recommendations and communicates one of the following decisions:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

Reviewer comments are shared with the authors to facilitate necessary revisions.

5. Revision

When revisions are requested, authors are normally provided 1–3 weeks to submit a revised manuscript.

Authors should:

  • Address all reviewer comments carefully.
  • Submit the revised manuscript.
  • Provide a detailed response explaining the revisions made.

The revised manuscript is evaluated to ensure that all significant concerns have been satisfactorily addressed.

6. Final Decision

The editor-in-chief makes the final publication decision after considering:

  • Reviewer recommendations.
  • Quality of the revised manuscript.
  • Overall academic merit and originality.
The final evaluation is generally completed within 2–3 weeks.

7. Publication

Accepted manuscripts proceed to the production stage, which includes:

Copyediting and Proofreading
Formatting and Layout
Copyright Confirmation
Final Online Publication
The final version of the article is typically published online within 7 days after acceptance, ensuring timely dissemination of scholarly research.

Ethical Responsibility

Throughout the peer review process, Literary Horizons: An International Journal follows the ethical publishing standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All participants in the publication process are expected to uphold:

  • Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Transparency in editorial communication.
  • Disclosure of any conflicts of interest.
  • Integrity, honesty, and professionalism in scholarly publishing.