Policies

Journal Policies

Periphery Quest: An International Interdisciplinary Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. These policies are designed to help authors, reviewers, and editors navigate the publication process with clarity and confidence.

Peer Review Policy

All submissions to Periphery Quest undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The journal follows a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure impartial evaluation.

Manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial team to assess relevance, originality, and adherence to the journal’s aims and scope. Suitable submissions are then sent to independent experts for review. Authors are guided through reviewer feedback to help them navigate revisions and strengthen their work.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Periphery Quest adheres to internationally recognised standards of publication ethics. Authors are expected to submit original work that has not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices. Any ethical concerns identified during submission or review will be addressed transparently and may result in rejection or retraction.

Open Access Policy

Periphery Quest supports open access to scholarly knowledge. All published articles are made freely available to readers without subscription barriers, allowing global audiences to navigate and engage with research without restriction.

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate the content in accordance with its licensing terms.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening using appropriate detection tools. Manuscripts found to contain unacceptable levels of similarity or unattributed content will be rejected. Authors are encouraged to carefully reference all sources to help navigate ethical scholarship practices.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the evaluation or publication of a manuscript. Transparency in such matters helps the journal navigate fair and unbiased decision-making.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate. These actions are taken to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.