Peer Review Process

ROSE: Research on Organizational Sustainability and Employees applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of the research it publishes. Every manuscript submitted to ROSE will be evaluated fairly, confidentially, and independently by qualified reviewers in the field of Human Resource Management, Organizational Studies, and Sustainability Research.

1. Review Type

ROSE uses a Double-Blind Peer Review System, meaning:

  • The authors’ identities are not revealed to the reviewers.

  • The reviewers’ identities are not revealed to the authors.

This ensures that all evaluations are free from bias related to personal or institutional factors.

2. Review Process Steps

  1. Initial Screening
    The editorial team first evaluates the submitted manuscript for scope, format, and similarity index (plagiarism check). Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s ethical and formatting standards are returned to the author before peer review.

  2. Assignment to Reviewers
    Manuscripts passing the initial check are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

  3. Review Duration
    Each reviewer is given approximately 2–4 weeks to complete their evaluation and provide constructive feedback.

  4. Decision Process
    Based on reviewers’ comments, the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes one of the following decisions:

    • Accept Submission

    • Minor Revisions Required

    • Major Revisions Required

    • Reject Submission

  5. Revision Stage
    Authors are required to respond to all reviewer comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within the allotted time.

  6. Final Decision & Copyediting
    The editorial board reviews the revised version before making the final acceptance decision. Accepted papers proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication.

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate each submission based on:

  • Originality and contribution to the field

  • Relevance to journal scope

  • Research methodology and rigor

  • Theoretical framework and data analysis

  • Clarity of presentation and logical structure

  • Adherence to ethical research practices

4. Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest

  • Refrain from using any unpublished material for personal advantage

5. Timeline

The entire review and publication process generally takes 6–8 weeks, depending on the reviewer’s availability and the author’s response time during revisions.

6. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by the publisher (CV Tangram) or any external parties. The editors ensure that all manuscripts are reviewed solely on their academic merit.