Editorial Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Introduction

Wisdomgale Journals is committed to maintaining high standards of editorial quality, integrity, transparency, and independence throughout the scholarly publishing process.

This Editorial Policy describes the principles, responsibilities, and procedures that guide editorial management, manuscript handling, and publication decisions across Wisdomgale Journals.

The policy applies to editors, editorial board members, reviewers, authors, and other individuals involved in the publication process.

Editorial Independence

Wisdomgale Journals maintains editorial independence to ensure that publication decisions are based on academic quality, scientific relevance, originality, and ethical standards.

Editorial decisions are made independently from commercial interests, advertising considerations, financial relationships, or external pressures.

Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable, do not influence editorial evaluation, peer review outcomes, or publication decisions.

Editorial Governance

Wisdomgale Journals follows a structured editorial governance system to ensure consistent and responsible management of submitted manuscripts.

Editorial responsibilities are distributed among appropriate roles, including Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Managing Editors, and editorial office personnel.

Each role contributes to maintaining efficient manuscript processing, fair evaluation, and compliance with scholarly publishing standards.

Publisher Responsibilities

Wisdomgale Journals is responsible for supporting the editorial process and maintaining the infrastructure required for reliable scholarly publishing.

The publisher supports:

Implementation of appropriate editorial policies and procedures;
Maintenance of publication records and article information;
Protection of the integrity of the scholarly record;
Continuous improvement of publishing practices.

Editorial Board

Editorial board members provide academic guidance and support the development and quality of Wisdomgale Journals.

Editorial board members may contribute through:

Providing subject expertise;
Supporting editorial decisions;
Advising on journal development and policies;
Promoting responsible scholarly communication.

Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief has overall responsibility for the editorial direction and academic standards of the journal.

The Editor-in-Chief oversees:

Editorial policies and procedures;
Major publication decisions;
Editorial independence and integrity;
Management of complex editorial matters.

Associate Editors

Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief by managing manuscripts within their areas of expertise.

Their responsibilities include coordinating evaluations, assessing reviewer feedback, and providing recommendations regarding editorial decisions.

Managing Editors

Managing Editors support the operational coordination of the editorial process.

They assist with manuscript tracking, communication, workflow management, and implementation of editorial procedures.

Editorial Office

The Editorial Office provides administrative support for manuscript processing and communication between authors, editors, and reviewers.

The Editorial Office helps ensure that submissions are processed efficiently according to journal procedures and policies.

Peer Review Process

Wisdomgale Journals applies a rigorous peer review process to evaluate the scientific quality, relevance, and suitability of submitted manuscripts.

The journal uses a double-blind peer review model in which authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Editors manage the review process and have access to author and reviewer identities to ensure appropriate editorial management.

Detailed information regarding reviewer selection, reviewer responsibilities, confidentiality requirements, and the peer review workflow is provided in the Wisdomgale Journals Peer Review Policy.

Initial Editorial Assessment

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment before being sent for peer review.

During this stage, editors evaluate whether the manuscript:

Falls within the scope of the journal;
Meets basic submission requirements;
Shows sufficient scientific relevance and quality for further evaluation;
Complies with applicable journal policies.

Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements may be declined without external peer review.

Manuscript Evaluation and Editorial Process

Wisdomgale Journals follows a structured editorial process to ensure that submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly, efficiently, and according to appropriate academic standards.

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to evaluate their scope, basic submission requirements, originality, and overall suitability for the journal.
Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage, returned for structural improvements, or forwarded for external peer review.
Manuscripts selected for peer review are evaluated according to the Wisdomgale Journals Peer Review Policy.
Following editorial assessment and peer review, manuscripts may be accepted, returned for revision, or rejected.
Revised manuscripts may undergo additional evaluation before a final editorial decision is made.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to publication production stages, including copy editing, typesetting, and proofreading.

Wisdomgale Journals follows internationally recognized publishing recommendations, including the ICMJE Recommendations where applicable.

Detailed information regarding editorial responsibilities and peer review procedures is provided in the Wisdomgale Journals Editorial Policy and Peer Review Policy.

Editorial Decisions

Editors make publication decisions based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and overall suitability of manuscripts.

Editorial decisions may include:

Acceptance;
Acceptance after revision;
Request for further evaluation;
Rejection.

Reviewer recommendations are considered carefully; however, the final decision remains the responsibility of the editor.

Revision Process

Authors may be invited to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial and reviewer comments.

Revised manuscripts are evaluated to determine whether the concerns raised during the evaluation process have been appropriately addressed.

Further review may be requested when necessary before a final editorial decision is made.

Acceptance Criteria

A manuscript may be accepted when it meets the journal's scientific, editorial, and ethical requirements.

Editors consider factors including:

Scientific quality and contribution;
Methodological soundness;
Relevance to the journal scope;
Compliance with publication standards.

Rejection Policy

A manuscript may be rejected when it does not meet the journal's requirements for scientific quality, relevance, originality, or ethical compliance.

Rejection decisions may occur at any stage of the editorial process when sufficient reasons exist.

Editorial Conflicts of Interest

Editors must maintain independence and objectivity when handling manuscripts.

If an editor has a potential conflict of interest related to a manuscript, the manuscript should be assigned to an alternative editor whenever possible.

Detailed requirements regarding conflicts of interest involving authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants are described in the Wisdomgale Journals Conflict of Interest Policy.

Special Issues

Special issues may be organized to address emerging research topics, thematic areas, or important developments within a field.

All special issue manuscripts are subject to the same editorial standards and review requirements applied to regular submissions.

Guest Editors

Guest Editors responsible for special issues must follow Wisdomgale Journals editorial standards and procedures.

Guest Editors are expected to maintain academic independence, confidentiality, and appropriate editorial oversight throughout the process.

Appeals Process

Authors may appeal editorial decisions when they believe that a decision was based on significant errors or misunderstandings.

Appeals should provide clear explanations and relevant information supporting the request for reconsideration.

Appeals are reviewed by appropriate editorial personnel to ensure a fair assessment.

Complaints Handling

Wisdomgale Journals provides a mechanism for authors, reviewers, and readers to raise concerns regarding editorial processes or publication matters.

Complaints are handled fairly, confidentially, and according to applicable journal policies.

Post-Publication Responsibilities

Wisdomgale Journals recognizes that editorial responsibility continues after publication.

When concerns regarding published articles are identified, appropriate actions may be taken to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Detailed procedures regarding corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions are described in the Wisdomgale Journals Corrections and Retractions Policy.