Peer Review Process

Peer review is a crucial part of the Journal of Nigerian Music Education's publication process, ensuring high-quality articles that align with the journal's scope. The journal uses a double-blind review process, concealing the identities of both authors and reviewers to prevent bias. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on several criteria, including credibility, clarity of thesis and argument, methodology, originality, and overall quality. The Journal of Nigerian Music Education utilizes four distinct peer-review processes, which are:

Editor Screening

The Editor conducts the initial review of a manuscript submitted to the Journal of Nigerian Music Education. During this stage, the Editor assesses the manuscript's suitability for the journal, checking for fundamental flaws or if it falls outside the journal's scope. The Editor may choose to "desk-reject" a manuscript without external review if it does not meet these basic criteria. The author may or may not receive feedback on the reasons for rejection. If a manuscript passes this initial screening, it is then sent to external reviewers for further evaluation.

Peer review

The peer review process for the Journal of Nigerian Music Education typically takes two to four months. Although the journal aims to have three to four reviewers per manuscript, finding qualified reviewers can sometimes extend the process.

Reviewers are given a maximum of two months to evaluate and submit feedback. The journal provides criteria for evaluation, including a clear thesis, logical argument, sound methodology, and originality, but encourages reviewers to provide comprehensive feedback based on their expertise, going beyond the listed criteria. The Editor considers the reviewers' feedback and recommendations when deciding whether to reject the manuscript or request major or minor revisions. While most manuscripts undergo a second review, exceptional submissions may be accepted after the initial round.