Journal of African Development

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and academic integrity.

Step-by-step Process:

1. Initial Screening – The editorial office checks for scope, formatting, and plagiarism.

2. Editorial Review – The Editor-in-Chief or a Section Editor evaluates the manuscript’s relevance and quality before sending it for peer review.

3. Double-Blind Review – The manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, who remain anonymous to the author, and vice versa.

4. Review Timeframe – Reviewers are typically given 3–4 weeks to complete their evaluations.

5. Decision Types – The final decision may be:

   • Accept

   • Minor Revision

   • Major Revision

   • Reject

6. Revision – Authors must submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe along with a point-by-point response to reviewers.

7. Final Decision – After satisfactory revisions, the manuscript undergoes a final editorial decision.