All manuscripts submitted to IDRP journals undergo an initial editorial screening to ensure alignment with the journal’s aims and scope and formatting requirements. Manuscript not passing the initial screening may be returned or declined further review. Those meeting these criteria are sent for peer review.

Qualified reviewers with backgrounds in relevant areas assess each manuscript for scholarly quality and contribution to the field. Reviewers consider whether the submission:

• Presents original work that adds to the field;
• Builds appropriate conceptual grounding based on prior literature;
• Is methodologically sound and replicable;
• Adheres to ethical research standards;
• Reports results clearly and accurately; and
• Draws conclusions supported by the data and appropriate synthesized references.

The journal uses a double-blind review process.

Editorial decisions are based on overall merit and potential informed by reviewer recommendations. Authors receive a decision that may include comments intended to guide manuscript clarification or improvement. The editor’s decision is final. 

The full review process generally takes 1–2 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity. We aim to provide our initial screening within one week.

Invited articles, editorials, letters to the editor, and book or media reviews may be published at the editor’s discretion with or without peer review.

For details on what happens before and after peer review see our Publication Process page.