Peer Review Process
Publication Policy
Meridian: Multidisciplinary Journal of Research and Innovation is committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity. We strictly enforce a Double-Blind Peer Review process, ensuring that the identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous to guarantee unbiased evaluation. Following an initial editorial screening for scope and formatting compliance, eligible manuscripts are meticulously evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on rigorous criteria including methodological validity, originality, theoretical contributions, and clarity of presentation.
Zero-Tolerance Plagiarism Policy
To maintain academic integrity, the Editorial Board rigorously screens all submissions using Turnitin Plagiarism Checker. Manuscripts exhibiting a similarity index between 15% - 20% will be returned to the author for mandatory revision. Submissions exceeding a 20% similarity index, or containing clear evidence of deliberate plagiarism, will face immediate desk rejection without further review.
Types of Editorial Decisions
Accepted Manuscript is accepted for publication in its current form without further revisions.
Minor Revision Accepted conditionally. Authors must address minor typographical or formatting issues before the strict deadline.
Major Revision Substantial modifications required (e.g., methodology, data analysis). Requires a second round of review.
Rejected Manuscript falls outside the scope, lacks scientific rigor, or fails to meet the minimum quality standards.
Rigorous Peer Review Process
The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief, based entirely on the recommendations provided by the reviewers. The stringent evaluation process operates under the following standardized workflow:
01
Initial Desk Screening
Upon submission, the Editorial Office conducts a strict preliminary check. Manuscripts failing to align with the journal's focus and scope, author guidelines, or passing the plagiarism threshold will be subject to Desk Rejection.
02
Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are stripped of author identities and securely dispatched to at least two independent, highly qualified external reviewers carefully selected based on their exact field of expertise.
03
Double-Blind Evaluation
Reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodological soundness, and academic contribution. They submit detailed reports and recommend one of four decisions within a strictly enforced timeframe.
04
Editorial Decision & Author Revision
The Section Editor synthesizes the review reports. If revisions are required, authors are given a rigid deadline to address all reviewers' concerns. Major revisions will mandate a second round of peer review.
05
Final Verification & Acceptance
The Editor-in-Chief verifies that all revisions comply with the provided feedback. A formal Letter of Acceptance (LoA) is issued only when the manuscript satisfies all scientific and formatting standards.