Review Process & Publication Ethics

Peer Review Policy

Mantra Publication follows a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer-review process, forming the backbone of scholarly publishing.

Initial Assessment

Upon submission, the editorial team evaluates the manuscript for:

• Originality
• Academic relevance
• Scope suitability
• Language quality
• Market and readership potential

Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria may be desk-rejected, and authors will be informed promptly.

Peer Review

• Manuscripts passing initial assessment are anonymized
• Assigned to 2–3 independent subject experts
• Reviewers assess:
  • Novelty and originality
  • Methodology
  • Literature relevance
  • Academic contribution
  • Clarity and structure

Reviewers may suggest improvements but are not responsible for copyediting.
Based on reviewer reports, the Editor will:

• Accept
• Request revision(s)
• Reject the manuscript

Multiple rounds of revision may occur if necessary.

⏱ Average review duration: ~ 1 week

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide unbiased, constructive feedback
• Maintain confidentiality
• Highlight strengths and areas for improvement
• Avoid personal or unprofessional remarks

Reviewer Evaluation & Advancement

Reviewer performance is evaluated annually based on:

• Review quality
• Timeliness
• Professional conduct
• Outstanding reviewers may be promoted to Editorial Board positions.

Book Editor Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

• Managing peer review
• Ensuring ethical compliance
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Guiding manuscripts through publication

Proofing & Publication

Before online publication:

• Authors and editors review final proofs
• Corrections are implemented during production

Becoming a Reviewer

Researchers interested in becoming reviewers may contact:
Email: info@mantrapublication.com

Publication Ethics

Mantra Publication strictly follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Editorial Ethics

• No discrimination in editorial decisions
• Conflict of interest disclosure mandatory
• Zero tolerance for plagiarism, abuse, or unethical conduct

Author Warranty & Copyright

• Authors must confirm originality
• Copyright remains with authors
• Published under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC) license

Archiving & Discoverability

All publications receive:

• ISBN
• DOI (CrossRef / Zenodo)
• Indexing in:
  • Google Scholar
  • ResearchGate
  • Institutional repositories

Books are digitally archived to ensure long-term accessibility.

Conflicts of Interest

Any financial or non-financial conflicts must be disclosed at submission.

Publication Frequency

• Manuscripts accepted throughout the year
• Fast editorial processing
• Transparent decision timelines