• Peer Review and Editorial Process

    The journal Problems of Oriental Philosophy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing, research integrity, and academic quality. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous editorial screening and double-blind peer review process to ensure the originality, scientific contribution, and relevance of the published research.

    The journal adheres to internationally recognized publishing standards and ethical principles widely adopted by leading academic publishers.

    1. Manuscript Submission

    Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official website: https://imcrapublishing.com/imcra-manuscript-submission 

    Authors should upload their manuscripts via the “Send Article” (Submission) section of the website.

    Submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

    • The article must be original and unpublished.
    • The manuscript must not be under review or consideration by another journal.
    • The manuscript must correspond to the scope and academic profile of the journal.
    • Authors must ensure that the manuscript follows the journal’s formatting and citation guidelines.

    Simultaneous submission to other journals is considered unethical publishing behavior and will result in immediate rejection.

    1. Initial Editorial Screening

    After submission, the manuscript undergoes a preliminary editorial assessment conducted by the Editor-in-Chief or members of the Editorial Board.

    During this stage, the manuscript is evaluated for:

    • Relevance to the journal’s scope and academic focus
    • Originality and scholarly contribution
    • Compliance with submission guidelines
    • Academic writing quality and clarity
    • Ethical compliance

    Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal’s standards may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected before the peer review stage.

    1. Plagiarism Screening

    All manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism detection using professional similarity-checking software (e.g., Turnitin).

    The journal requires that:

    • The manuscript contains at least 80% original content.
    • Proper citation and referencing are used for all borrowed materials.
    • Cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or self-plagiarism will result in rejection of the manuscript.

    If ethical concerns arise, the Editorial Board reserves the right to request clarification or supporting documentation from the authors.

    1. Double-Blind Peer Review

    The journal operates a double-blind peer review system, ensuring an objective and unbiased evaluation process.

    Under this system:

    • The identity of the authors is concealed from reviewers.
    • The identity of the reviewers is concealed from authors.

    Each manuscript is typically reviewed by two independent experts in the relevant field of philosophy or oriental studies.

    Reviewers evaluate the manuscript according to the following criteria:

    • Originality and novelty of the research
    • Theoretical and methodological rigor
    • Relevance to oriental philosophy and related disciplines
    • Academic significance and contribution to knowledge
    • Clarity, structure, and scholarly quality of the manuscript
    • Adequacy and relevance of references
    1. Reviewer Recommendations

    After evaluation, reviewers provide a detailed report and recommend one of the following decisions:

    • Accept without revision
    • Accept with minor revisions
    • Major revision required
    • Reject

    Authors receiving revision requests must address the reviewers’ comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a response to reviewers.

    1. Editorial Decision

    The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board make the final publication decision based on:

    • Reviewer reports
    • Scientific merit of the manuscript
    • Compliance with the journal’s aims and scope

    The final editorial decisions include:

    • Accept
    • Minor revision
    • Major revision
    • Reject

    The decision of the Editorial Board is final.

    1. Review Timeline

    The journal strives to ensure an efficient and transparent review process.

    Typical timeline:

    • Initial editorial screening: 1–2 weeks
    • Peer review process: 4–6 weeks
    • Final decision: 6–8 weeks after submission

    However, review time may vary depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.

    1. International Contributions

    The journal welcomes submissions from researchers, scholars, and academics worldwide.

    Articles from international authors are evaluated according to the same editorial and peer-review standards as domestic submissions.

    The journal encourages global scholarly dialogue and interdisciplinary research in oriental philosophy.

    1. Editorial Responsibilities

    The editorial team is responsible for:

    • Ensuring the integrity and quality of the review process
    • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
    • Making fair and unbiased editorial decisions
    • Preventing conflicts of interest
    • Upholding the highest standards of academic ethics
    1. Reviewer Responsibilities

    Reviewers are expected to:

    • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
    • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts
    • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors
    • Inform the editors of any potential conflicts of interest

    Reviewers must decline the review if they lack expertise or cannot complete the review within the required timeframe.

    1. Ethical Publishing Standards

    The journal upholds strict ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

    Authors must ensure that:

    • The work is original and properly cited
    • All co-authors have approved the submission
    • Any conflicts of interest are disclosed
    • Research involving human subjects complies with relevant ethical standards

    Cases of plagiarism, falsification of data, or unethical conduct will lead to rejection or retraction of the article.

    1. Scope Compliance

    The journal publishes only articles that align with its academic focus, including:

    • Oriental philosophy
    • Islamic philosophy
    • Eastern metaphysical and epistemological traditions
    • Comparative philosophy
    • Intellectual history of Eastern civilizations
    • Cultural and religious philosophical traditions of the East

    Manuscripts outside the scope of the journal will not be considered for publication.