Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Real Coster: Journal of Community Engagement undergo a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

The review process follows these stages:

Initial Editorial Screening
- The editorial team screens manuscripts to ensure alignment with the journal’s focus, scope, and submission guidelines.
- Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will be returned to the authors without external review.
Reviewer Assignment
- Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter.
- Reviewers are selected based on their academic competence, scholarly track record, and relevant research or community service experience.
Review Process
- Reviewers assess the manuscript’s scientific quality, originality, contribution to community engagement, clarity of methodology, and relevance of findings.
- Each reviewer provides a recommendation: acceptance without revision, acceptance with minor revisions, acceptance with major revisions, or rejection.
Editorial Decision
- The editors make the final publication decision based on reviewers’ feedback and recommendations.
- The final decision rests entirely with the editorial board.
Author Revision
- If revisions are required, authors must revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ comments within the specified timeframe.
- Failure to revise properly or within the deadline may result in rejection.
Final Check & Publication
- Once accepted, manuscripts undergo a final editorial check, including proofreading, formatting, and citation verification.
- The manuscript will then be scheduled for publication in the nearest upcoming issue.