Holistic Economics (Holist. Econ.) operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review workflow to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of its publications. All editorial procedures are managed through the online submission system.
The evaluation process comprises the following stages:
All submissions are first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief, who may assign the manuscript to an appropriate Section Editor. At this stage, the following criteria are considered:
The journal is a CrossCheck member and screens all submissions using iThenticate. Manuscripts out of scope, lacking originality, containing serious methodological flaws, or suspected of plagiarism may be rejected at the desk review (desk rejection) stage before peer review.
Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to at least two (2) independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Selecting suitable reviewers and managing the process is the responsibility of the Section Editor / Editor-in-Chief.
The journal applies a double-blind system:
Reviewers assess manuscripts for originality, methodology, contribution to the field, and clarity. They are expected to provide constructive comments and submit a confidential recommendation to the editor. The standard review period is 30 days (4 weeks).
Based on reviewer reports, the Section Editor issues a recommendation to the Editor-in-Chief. Possible decisions include:
The final decision is communicated to the corresponding author by the Editor-in-Chief, together with anonymised reviewer comments.
If a “Revisions Required” decision is issued, authors revise their manuscript in line with reviewer and editor comments and submit a detailed response letter explaining the changes.
Revision deadlines:
Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for a second round, where appropriate.
The Editor-in-Chief retains final authority on all manuscripts, deciding in light of reviewer reports and the Section Editor’s recommendation. This decision is final.
Authors who believe a decision is unfair may appeal to the Editor-in-Chief with a reasoned statement. Appeals must include detailed evidence explaining why the decision should be reconsidered.
After acceptance, the manuscript proceeds to professional typesetting. A galley proof is sent to the corresponding author for final checks. Only minor typographical or formatting corrections are permitted at this stage; major changes to content, data, or authorship are not allowed.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet ŞAHİN
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University,
Çanakkale Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Department of Social Work, Çanakkale / Turkey
e-mail: mehmetsahin@comu.edu.tr,
ORCID: 0000-0002-7170-3198
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