The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) implements a double-blind peer review system, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the editorial process, thereby promoting objectivity, impartiality, and scientific integrity.

 

Scope of Anonymity

The double-blind model applies to:

• Author identity
• Reviewer identity
• Manuscript content and supplementary materials
• Metadata associated with submitted files

Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure full anonymization prior to submission. This includes:

• Removing names, affiliations, emails, and ORCID from the manuscript file
• Providing author information in a separate file
• Using neutral references in self-citations
• Eliminating identifying metadata

Failure to comply may result in return of the manuscript or rejection at the initial screening stage.

Editorial Control

The editorial team performs an initial verification of anonymization, including:

• Review of visible identifiers
• Metadata inspection
• Assessment of potential identifying elements

Non-compliant manuscripts may be returned or rejected.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

• Maintain manuscript confidentiality
• Refrain from attempting to identify authors
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Provide objective and constructive evaluations

Confidentiality and Ethics

All information related to the peer review process is treated as confidential.
Unauthorized use of manuscript content constitutes a breach of editorial ethics.

Non-Compliance Measures

Failure to comply with anonymization or confidentiality requirements may result in:

• Manuscript rejection
• Suspension of the editorial process
• Actions in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies

Rationale for the Model

The double-blind model ensures:

• Reduction of evaluation bias
• Impartial assessment
• Enhanced editorial transparency

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

IJMSOR periodically evaluates its peer review process, including:

• Compliance with anonymization standards
• Editorial performance indicators
• Feedback from reviewers and authors