Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to JOMBA: Journal of Management and Business Analytics undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, in which both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the evaluation.
Review Workflow
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Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team conducts a preliminary check to evaluate:-
Relevance to the journal’s scope
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Compliance with formatting guidelines
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Plagiarism (using Turnitin/iThenticate or equivalent)
Manuscripts that fail to meet basic standards will be returned without review.
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Double-Blind Peer Review
Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.-
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, contribution, and relevance.
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The review period typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks.
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Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer comments, the editor will decide:-
Accept without revision
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Minor revision (requires small adjustments, no re-review)
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Major revision (requires substantial changes and re-review)
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Reject
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Revision Stage
Authors are given 7–14 days for minor revisions and 14–21 days for major revisions.
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Final Decision and Publication
After final approval, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, layout, and publication.
Reviewer Guidelines
Reviewers are expected to:
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Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
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Maintain confidentiality throughout the process
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Declare any conflict of interest
Review Transparency
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All reviews are confidential and used solely for editorial decisions.
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The journal does not publicly disclose reviewer identities or review reports.
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Reviewers are acknowledged annually on the journal website (optional).
