Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to WARD undergo an editorial screening process to assess their relevance to the journal's focus and scope, originality, academic quality, and compliance with submission guidelines.

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its originality, theoretical contribution, methodological rigor, quality of analysis, relevance, and clarity of presentation.

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept Submission

• Accept Submission with Minor Revisions

• Revisions Required

• Resubmit for Review

• Decline Submission

Authors are required to address reviewers' comments and revise their manuscripts when requested. Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation. The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the authorized editor.

WARD is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, confidentiality, and academic integrity throughout the peer review and editorial decision-making process.