1. Overview

Media Discourse and Society follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, validity, and originality of all published manuscripts. This process upholds international ethical standards and ensures a fair, constructive, and transparent evaluation of scholarly work.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, all manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial team to assess:

• Alignment with the journal’s scope.

• Compliance with ethical standards and submission guidelines.

• Use of APA 7th Edition referencing style.

• Overall scholarly quality and originality.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic criteria may be desk rejected without external review.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to two or more independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area.

• Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process to preserve impartiality.

• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and theoretical contribution

  • Methodological rigor and clarity

  • Relevance and significance of findings

  • Quality of writing and adherence to APA style

  • Ethical considerations

4. Reviewer Recommendations

Reviewers may recommend one of the following:

• Accept without revision

• Minor revisions

• Major revisions

• Reject

5. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' comments, the editor makes the final decision and communicates it to the authors.

• In cases of conflicting reviews, the editor may seek a third review or make a decision based on their own assessment.

• Authors receiving revision requests are expected to:

  1. Submit a revised version within the specified timeframe.

  2. Include a detailed response letter outlining changes made and addressing each reviewer’s comment.

6. Final Acceptance and Production

Once the revised manuscript meets all academic and editorial standards, it is accepted for publication.

• Accepted papers undergo a final round of copyediting, proofreading, and formatting prior to publication.

7. Timeline

The journal strives to complete the peer review process within 8 to 12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of revisions.

• Authors will be kept informed throughout the process.

8. Confidentiality and Integrity

All manuscripts and correspondence are treated with strict confidentiality.

• Reviewers are expected to disclose any conflicts of interest and refrain from reviewing if a conflict exists.