PEMS

Peer Review and Editorial Management System (PEMS)

Journal of Education and Learning Reviews (JELR) is an international peer-reviewed journal in education and learning, published by DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University. The journal holds ISSN 3057-0387 (Online) and is a Crossref member with DOI prefix 10.60027, ensuring that all published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for persistent access, reliable citation, and long-term availability of scholarly content.

 

  1. Overview

The Journal of Education and Learning Reviews (JELR) operates a rigorous, transparent, and structured Peer Review and Editorial Management System (PEMS) to ensure the academic quality, integrity, and credibility of all published articles.

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. Each manuscript is assessed by qualified experts in the relevant field to ensure fairness, objectivity, and scholarly rigor.

JELR’s editorial and peer-review practices are aligned with international standards, including:

 

  1. Editorial and Peer Review Workflow

The editorial process consists of the following stages:

Step 1: Submission and Initial Screening (≈ 1 week)

All manuscripts are submitted via the journal’s online system:
https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JELS/about/submissions

The editorial office conducts an initial evaluation to ensure:

  • compliance with author guidelines
  • relevance to the journal’s scope
  • clarity of language and academic presentation
  • adherence to ethical standards

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.

Step 2: Assignment to Editor

The Editor-in-Chief assigns the manuscript to an Associate Editor or handling editor based on subject expertise. The assigned editor oversees the peer-review process and ensures appropriate reviewer selection.

Step 3: Peer Review Process (≈ 4–6 weeks)

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers using a double-blind system.

Reviewers assess:

  • originality and contribution
  • methodological rigor
  • theoretical and practical significance
  • clarity and organization
  • ethical compliance

Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations for editorial decision-making.

Step 4: Editorial Decision (≈ 1–2 weeks)

Based on reviewer reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Authors receive detailed reviewer comments to support revision.

Step 5: Revision by Authors (≈ 1–3 weeks)

Authors must:

  • revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments
  • provide a detailed response to reviewers
  • clearly indicate all changes made

Failure to adequately address reviewer comments may result in rejection.

Step 6: Final Evaluation and Acceptance

The revised manuscript is evaluated by the editor and, if necessary, returned to reviewers. A final decision is then made by the Editor-in-Chief.

 

  1. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for managing the peer-review process and ensuring:

  • fair, unbiased, and timely review
  • confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • selection of qualified reviewers
  • decision-making based on academic merit
  • compliance with ethical standards

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist

 

  1. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining academic quality. Reviewers are expected to:

  • provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
  • maintain strict confidentiality
  • declare conflicts of interest
  • report suspected misconduct

Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal advantage

 

  1. Author Responsibilities in the Review Process

Authors must:

  • submit original and unpublished work
  • respond to reviewer comments professionally and thoroughly
  • revise manuscripts within the specified timeline
  • comply with ethical and editorial requirements

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work throughout the review process

 

  1. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review.

  • Acceptable similarity index: ≤ 25%
  • High similarity may result in revision or rejection

Confirmed plagiarism will be handled according to the journal’s Publication Ethics policy.

 

  1. Confidentiality

All manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents.

  • Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors
  • Editorial communications remain confidential
  • Unpublished material must not be used without permission

 

  1. Misconduct and Ethical Oversight

All suspected misconduct during the review process is handled in accordance with:

Investigations are conducted:

  • confidentially
  • fairly
  • with documented outcomes

 

  1. Processing Time

The average editorial timeline is:

  • Initial screening: ~1 week
  • Peer review: ~4–6 weeks
  • Revision: ~1–3 weeks
  • Final decision: ~6–10 weeks

Processing time may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

 

  1. Integration with Publication Ethics

The PEMS operates in full alignment with the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement:

https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JELS/Publication-Ethics

While PEMS focuses on the editorial workflow and peer-review system, detailed policies on:

  • authorship
  • conflicts of interest
  • AI use
  • retraction and correction
  • research ethics

are provided in the Publication Ethics page.

 

Open Access Policy

JELR is a fully open-access journal.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0):
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

  • Free access to all users
  • Authors retain copyright
  • Proper attribution is required

 

 

 

Editorial Office
Journal of Education and Learning Reviews (JELR)
Publisher: DR.KEN Institute of Academic Development and Promotion, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University
Email: dr.keninstitute@gmail.com
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Journal Website: https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JELS