Well Being: Journal Psychology (WBJP) employs a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the research it publishes. The following steps outline the journal's peer review process:

1. Initial Submission

   • Authors submit their manuscripts via the journal's online submission system.
   • The editorial office performs an initial check to ensure the submission complies with the journal's formatting and scope guidelines.

2. Preliminary Assessment

   • The Editor-in-Chief (or an assigned associate editor) reviews the manuscript to assess its relevance, originality, and alignment with the journal's focus and scope.
   • Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic criteria may be rejected at this stage without external review.

3. Assignment to Reviewers

   • Manuscripts that pass the preliminary assessment are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
   • The journal uses a double-blind review process, meaning that both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process.

4. Review Process

   • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as the quality of the research, the significance of the findings, the clarity of the presentation, and the contribution to the field of psychology.
   • Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations for improvement. They may suggest acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.

5. Reviewers' Reports

   • The reviewers submit their reports to the editor, who compiles the feedback and makes an initial decision based on the reviewers' recommendations.
   • If the reviewers' opinions differ significantly, the editor may seek the opinion of a third reviewer.

6. Decision and Author Notification

   • The editor makes a decision to accept the manuscript, request revisions, or reject the manuscript based on the reviewers' feedback.
   • Authors are notified of the decision and provided with the reviewers' comments and recommendations.

7. Revision Process

   • If revisions are requested, authors must address the reviewers' comments and resubmit the revised manuscript within a specified timeframe.
   • The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation, or the editor may make a decision based on the revisions.

8. Final Decision

   • Once the revisions are deemed satisfactory, the editor makes a final decision to accept the manuscript for publication.
   • Accepted manuscripts are then forwarded to the production team for copyediting, formatting, and publication.

9. Publication

   • The final version of the manuscript is published online and in print (if applicable), making it accessible to the journal's readership.
   • Authors receive a notification once their article is published, along with a digital copy of their work.

Timelines

• Initial Assessment: Within 1-2 weeks of submission.
• Reviewer Assignment: Within 1 week of passing initial assessment.
• Review Process: Typically 4-6 weeks for reviewers to submit their reports.
• Revision Process: Authors are usually given 2-4 weeks to revise and resubmit their manuscript.
• Final Decision: Within 1-2 weeks after receiving the revised manuscript.

Confidentiality

The journal maintains strict confidentiality regarding the review process. Information about the manuscript is only shared with those directly involved in the review and publication process.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

By adhering to this structured and transparent peer review process, WBJP aims to uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and contribute to the advancement of psychological science.