Peer Review Process

Sevaloka: Journal of Community Engagement and Social Innovation adopts a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartial evaluation.

???? Review Flow:

1. Initial Screening by Editor
   Submitted manuscripts are checked for scope relevance, formatting, and originality using anti-plagiarism tools.

2. Assignment to Reviewers
   Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. All reviews are conducted anonymously and independently.

3. Reviewer Evaluation
   Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, scientific contribution, methodology, structure, and clarity. Each reviewer provides a recommendation:

   • Accept without revision

   • Accept with minor revision

   • Major revision required

   • Reject

4. Editorial Decision
   The editorial team makes a final decision based on reviewer input. If revisions are required, authors are invited to revise and resubmit.

5. Revision and Finalization
   Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and layout before online publication.

Estimated time for peer review: 4–8 weeks, depending on initial quality and reviewer availability.