The journal Economic Scope applies a double-anonymized peer review model as a key instrument for ensuring the quality of scholarly publications, objectivity of evaluation, and adherence to the principles of academic integrity.
The journal’s peer review policy is aligned with the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is aimed at ensuring a high level of scientific quality, integrity, and trust in published research outcomes.
Peer review in the journal is conducted in accordance with the following principles:
- scientific rigor and professional competence;
- objectivity and impartiality in evaluation;
- confidentiality of submitted materials;
- non-discrimination on any grounds;
- transparency of evaluation criteria.
All manuscripts that fall within the journal’s scope and have successfully passed the initial editorial screening are subject to mandatory scientific peer review involving at least two independent experts (see Peer Review Procedure).
The journal ensures full mutual anonymity of authors and reviewers. Authors’ identities are not disclosed to reviewers, and reviewers’ identities are not disclosed to authors. The editorial office takes all necessary measures to prevent the identification of either party.
Peer reviewers are selected based on the following criteria:
- relevant academic qualifications in the respective field;
- up-to-date expertise in the subject area of the manuscript;
- absence of conflicts of interest with the authors.
The editorial office ensures the independence of reviewers and the standardization of the evaluation process based on a comprehensive set of criteria, with each reviewer providing a formal report. Reviewer evaluations and reports are made available to both authors and the editorial team through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Further details are provided on the Peer Review Procedure page.
Evaluation is conducted exclusively on the basis of the content of the manuscript.
All materials submitted for review are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are required not to disclose the content of manuscripts or use any information obtained through the review process for their own research or other purposes prior to publication.
All participants in the peer review process must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
The Editorial Board ensures:
- adherence to the principles of double-anonymized peer review;
- quality control and consistency of reviewer reports;
- decision-making based on expert evaluations;
- protection of the review process from undue external influence.
The final decision on publication is made by the editorial office, taking into account the recommendations of the reviewers.