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Peer Review Process

Publication in The Rizalian Review (TRR) is free of charge, all processing expenses are covered by Rizal Technological University. Articles submitted should align with the journal's themes and fields of interest. All submissions must adhere to the prescribed manuscript format and submission procedures. It is expected that articles are scholarly, timely, and relevant to the journal's target audience.

When reviewing submitted manuscripts, The Rizalian Review (TRR) follows a rigorous three-stage evaluation process: initial submission, double-blind review, and Editorial Board evaluation.

  1. Initial Submission - Upon receipt of a manuscript, the Research Publication Unit conducts a thorough initial review. This includes checking of forms and declarations, performing similarity and AI reports, verifying Research Ethics Clearance from the Research Ethics Committee, and conducting a technical review regarding word count and adherence to the prescribed journal format. This step ensures that each manuscript aligns with the journal's objectives, standards, and scope. This establishes the manuscript's significance, technical soundness, and originality. Based on this review, the manuscript shall either be endorsed to the Editorial Board for reviewer assignment or returned to the author(s) for revision. Authors are given ample time to revise their work, depending on the quality and completeness of the submitted requirements.
  2. Double-Blind Review - Once the author(s) have submitted their revised manuscripts and any other required materials, the Research Publication Unit forwards them to the Editorial Board for a double-blind review. At least two peer reviewers, selected by the Editor-in-Chief, will evaluate the manuscripts within a month. Reviewers' comments and suggestions are then consolidated and sent to the author(s) for appropriate action. Authors have to revise and resubmit their manuscripts, incorporating the reviewers’ feedback

  3. Editorial Board Evaluation - The revised manuscript will undergo a final evaluation by the Editorial Board. This step ensures that all peer reviewers’ comments and suggestions have been adequately addressed. This evaluation is critical, as it determines whether the manuscript will be accepted for publication.
  4. Final Language Editing and Publication - Accepted papers are subjected to final language editing. Once ready, proofs are sent to the author(s) for final review. Authors are expected to return the proofs on or before the informed deadline. Failure to provide feedback within the timeframe implies acceptance of the proofs without corrections. All papers are then forwarded to the Editorial Board for final approval. Upon approval, the manuscripts are sent to the Research Publication Unit for production and publication.