AkiNik Publications is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly integrity and academic excellence. As part of this commitment, all submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process. This process is designed to ensure that all published research is thoroughly vetted, contributes meaningfully to its field, and adheres to ethical academic practices.
Authors must submit their manuscripts via the AkiNik Publications submission portal. Submissions should adhere to the journal’s specific author guidelines, which include formatting, length, and required sections. Upon submission, the editorial office conducts a preliminary review to check for compliance with submission guidelines, completeness of the manuscript, and adherence to the ethical standards.
Once a manuscript passes the initial screening, the editorial office assesses it for its suitability for the journal based on the scope, relevance, and originality. The managing editor may reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s focus or quality expectations without further review.
Manuscripts that meet initial criteria are assigned to multiple experts in the field for a thorough evaluation. AkiNik Publications typically employs a double-blind review process, where both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous to each other to prevent bias. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, reputation, and previous experience in the manuscript’s subject area.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript based on several criteria:
Originality and contribution to the field, Methodological rigor, Clarity of presentation, Relevance and accuracy of the literature review, Significance of results, Compliance with ethical standards
Reviewers submit their reports, which include recommendations to:
Accept as is, Accept with minor revisions, Reconsider after major revisions, Reject due to fundamental flaws or lack of fit with the journal
The editorial team consolidates the reviewers’ reports and makes a decision on the manuscript. The decision, along with constructive feedback, is communicated to the authors. If revisions are required, the authors are given detailed comments and a timeline to submit a revised version.
If the manuscript is returned for revision, the authors are expected to address the reviewers’ comments and submit a revised version. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers or to new reviewers for further evaluation. This cycle may repeat depending on the nature of the revisions and the subsequent reviews.
Once the manuscript meets all requirements and reviewers’ feedback is adequately addressed, the manuscript is accepted for publication. The editorial team then moves forward with copyediting, proofreading, and scheduling the manuscript for publication.
After final approval, the manuscript is formatted according to the publication standards of AkiNik Publications. It is then published in the next available issue of the journal and disseminated to the broader academic community.
AkiNik Publications, assuming it's a typical academic publisher, likely offers a variety of peer-reviewed journal types to cater to different academic needs and preferences.
AkiNik Publications offers a Fast Track Publication option on their Peer-Reviewed Journals designed to streamline and expedite the publication process for researchers needing timely dissemination of their findings. This service is particularly valuable for papers that are of high interest to the community or are time-sensitive, ensuring that critical research can impact the field without the usual delays associated with traditional publishing timelines. AkiNik Publications' fast track option is an excellent choice for researchers who prioritize speed without compromising the quality and integrity of their scholarly work.
