Decision-Making Process
EGRQ follows a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that manuscripts on systemic educational reform meet the highest scholarly standards.
1. Initial Submission Screening
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Screening: Focus on formatting, reform-centric scope, and a 15% similarity threshold.
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Ethical Check: Ensuring research involving educational institutions has documented clearances.
2. Peer Review Process
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Assignment: Double-blind review by independent experts in educational management and systemic policy.
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Criteria: Methodological robustness, data collection clarity, and potential for systemic impact.
3. Editorial Evaluation and Final Decision
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Consolidation: Handling editors reconcile comments to provide developmental feedback for reform-based research.
4. Revisions and Resubmission
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Timelines: 2–3 weeks for minor policy adjustments; 4–6 weeks for major theoretical revisions.
5. Communication and Appeals
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Decision: All decisions are communicated via a formal letter with detailed feedback.