Peer-Review Policy

Abuja Journal of Business and Management ensures a double anonymous peer review process, which is a crucial component of our publication process. Our reviewers are encouraged to provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback on manuscripts, while our editors are responsible for ensuring a rigorous and impartial double blind peer review process.

1. Review Model
The ABE adopts a double-blind peer-review process. Identities of both reviewers and authors are concealed to ensure impartiality.

2. Review Process

  • Manuscripts are first reviewed by the editorial office for scope, structure, and plagiarism screening.

  • If suitable, they are assigned to two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

  • Reviewers evaluate based on originality, methodology, theoretical contribution, ethical compliance, and clarity.

  • Final decisions (accept, revise, reject) are made by the Editor-in-Chief, considering reviewers’ reports.

3. Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide clear, constructive, and respectful feedback.

  • Avoid personal remarks and maintain academic tone.

  • Recommend decisions based on scholarly merit, not ideology or personal bias.

4. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

  • Reviewers must keep manuscripts confidential and may not use or share the information.

  • They must declare any conflict of interest and withdraw if it affects impartiality.

5. Editorial Decision

  • Decisions are communicated to authors along with anonymized reviewer comments.

  • Editors may request multiple rounds of revision before final acceptance.

  • In cases of conflicting reviews, a third reviewer may be invited.

6. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by writing to the Editor-in-Chief. Complaints regarding ethical issues or peer review will be handled in accordance with COPE procedures.