Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Relations: Journal of Media Studies and Public Relations are subject to a double-blind peer review process. In this process, the identity of the authors is concealed from the reviewers, and the identity of the reviewers is concealed from the authors, in order to ensure an objective and impartial evaluation.

After submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its suitability with the journal’s focus and scope, compliance with submission guidelines, academic quality, and originality. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, relevance, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, analytical depth, and contribution to the field.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial board may decide to:
(1) accept the manuscript without revision,
(2) accept it with minor revisions,
(3) request major revisions and resubmission, or
(4) reject the manuscript.

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments within the time specified by the editors. The final decision on manuscript acceptance rests with the editorial board. The average review process takes approximately eight weeks, although the duration may vary depending on reviewer availability and the extent of revisions required.