Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Advanced Managerial Psychology undergo a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of published research. The following steps outline the journal’s review and decision workflow, designed to deliver a first round editorial decision within 4–8 weeks:

  1. Submission
    Authors submit their manuscript via the journal’s online submission system along with all required files (manuscript text, figures, tables, and supplementary materials).
  2. Initial Editorial Screening (within 7–14 days)
    The Editorial Office and Editor‑in‑Chief check that the manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope, complies with submission guidelines, and meets basic quality standards. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned without external review (desk rejection).
  3. Reviewer Selection and Invitation (within 7–14 days after screening)
    The Handling Editor invites at least two independent expert referees with relevant expertise to review the manuscript. Reviewer selection aims to balance expertise, objectivity, and absence of conflicts of interest.
  4. External Peer Review (typically 3–6 weeks)
    Invited reviewers conduct a detailed evaluation of the manuscript, focusing on originality, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field. Reviewers submit written reports and a recommendation for editorial decision.
  5. Editorial Decision (within 1–2 weeks after reviews received)
    The Editor reviews all peer reviews and makes a decision, which may include:
    • Accept
    • Accept with Minor Revisions
    • Revise and Resubmit (Major Revisions)
    • Reject
      Authors receive the decision letter along with reviewer comments and guidance for revision if applicable.
  6. Revision and Re‑Review
    For manuscripts requiring revision, authors are given a specified period to address reviewer comments and resubmit. Revised manuscripts may undergo a second round of review, typically with the original reviewers.
  7. Final Acceptance and Publication
    Once all editorial and peer review requirements are satisfied, the manuscript is accepted and processed for publication.

The journal aims to balance efficiency with rigorous scholarly evaluation, striving to provide authors with timely and constructive feedback at every stage of review.