Our editorial team carefully reviews each submission to ensure that it meets our quality standards and aligns with our mission.
Academic Format Review and Peer Review
- Academic articles are subject to a rigorous editorial review to ensure analytical depth and scholarly value.
- In a university context, we encourage authors to seek peer review before submission or provide evidence of prior academic evaluation.
- Submissions undergo fact-checking, citation verification, and structural assessment by our editors.
- Authors may receive multiple rounds of feedback to refine their work.
- Final approval is granted only after all revisions meet our scholarly standards.
- Once approved, the article moves forward for publication.
Peer Review Process
First time submissions undergo evaluation by our editors in correspondence with subject-matter experts who assess the rigor, originality, and contribution of the work. The peer review process includes:
- Initial screening by the editorial team to ensure adherence to submission guidelines.
- Review by experts or academics* within the field to provide constructive feedback and recommendations.
- Revisions by the author based on reviewer comments before final approval.
- Transparent communication throughout the process to maintain integrity and fairness.
* Papers that have been produced in a prior academic context (such as coursework, university theses, or research projects) will be fact-checked to determine if and by whom they have been reviewed. Previously graded theses or academic papers will rely on prior assessments by university faculty, and the given grade will serve as an indicator of the paper’s evaluation. Such works will not undergo an additional full peer review by European Relations but will still be subject to editorial checks for adherence to platform standards.
Timeline
The review process typically takes up to 3 weeks for academic submissions, depending on the complexity of the submission and the volume of articles in our pipeline.