Journal Policy

1. Aims and Scope

IDEA Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research and theoretical articles that contribute to knowledge in cultural sciences, including, but not limited to, humanities, literature, linguistics, history, cultural studies, and information that focuses on useful studies and research. Our mission is to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their insights, findings, and innovative ideas, fostering intellectual discourse and collaboration. We welcome submissions that present novel research, critical reviews, and case studies.

 

2. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

IDEA Journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and integrity in every aspect of our publication process.

  • Authors: Authors must ensure their submitted manuscript is their original work and has not been previously published or submitted simultaneously to another journal. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification, is strictly prohibited. Authors must properly cite all sources and acknowledge the contributions of others.

3. Peer-Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to IDEA Journal undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. This ensures that the identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation.

  • Initial Review: Upon submission, the manuscript is first checked by the editorial office to ensure it meets the journal's basic requirements, including scope, formatting, and a plagiarism check using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be rejected at this stage.

  • Peer-Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial review are sent to at least two external expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its originality, research methodology, clarity, significance, and contribution to the field.

  • Decision: The editor makes a final decision based on the reviewers' recommendations. Possible decisions include:

    • Accept: The manuscript is ready for publication with no or minimal changes.

    • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires small changes as suggested by the reviewers.

    • Major Revisions: The manuscript needs significant changes and will be sent back to the reviewers for re-evaluation after revision.

    • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.

4. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission for publication. All listed authors share responsibility and accountability for the published work.