Reviewer Guidelines

The Al-Zaytoonah University Journal of Business (ZJJB) relies on a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and relevance of published research. Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the academic standards of the journal.

1. Review Model

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations.
Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript.
Complete reviews within the specified timeframe.
Declare any conflicts of interest.
Report any ethical concerns, including plagiarism or duplication.

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

Originality: Contribution to new knowledge.
Relevance: Alignment with the journal’s scope.
Methodology: Appropriateness and rigor.
Clarity: Organization and readability.
Analysis: Depth and interpretation of results.
References: Adequacy and relevance.

4. Review Outcomes

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

5. Review Timeline

Invitation acceptance: within 3 days
Review completion: within 2–4 weeks

6. Confidentiality

All manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or use the content for personal advantage.

7. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline the review if there is any conflict of interest related to the authors, institutions, or research.

8. Ethical Considerations

Identify potential plagiarism or duplication.
Report unethical research practices.
Ensure fairness and objectivity.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Reviewers must not upload manuscript content to external AI tools or systems that may compromise confidentiality.

10. Recommendation to Editors

Reviewers should provide clear recommendations supported by detailed comments to assist editors in decision-making.