The Global Pakistan Studies Research Review (GPSRR) follows a structured, transparent, and rigorous editorial process to ensure the publication of high-quality and impactful research. Our editorial process is designed to maintain academic integrity, support authors, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Below is an outline of our process

Authors submit their manuscripts via the GPSRR online submission system. All submissions must adhere to the journal's formatting and submission guidelines.

Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial screening to ensure that the manuscript fits within the scope of the journal. Manuscripts are also checked for plagiarism, ensuring they meet our strict threshold of no more than 10% similarity.

If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to a subject-area editor with expertise in the manuscript's topic. The editor reviews the manuscript to assess its relevance, quality, and potential for impact.

The manuscript is sent to two or more expert reviewers for a double-blind peer review. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are asked to provide objective and constructive feedback. The review process typically evaluates:

1. Originality and contribution to the field
2. Methodological rigor
3. Clarity and coherence of the argument
4. Relevance to social science research

Reviewers submit detailed reports, including their recommendation for one of the following actions:

1. Accept without revisions
2. Minor revisions
3. Major revisions
4. Reject

Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the assigned editor makes a preliminary decision, which is then discussed with the editor-in-chief (if needed). The editor will communicate the decision to the authors, providing constructive feedback and detailed suggestions for any required revisions.

If revisions are required, the authors are given a set period to revise the manuscript based on the reviewers’ and editors' feedback. Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated, and further revisions may be requested if necessary.

Once the editor is satisfied with the revisions, the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript is made. The authors are informed of the decision via email.

After acceptance, the manuscript undergoes professional copyediting to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to GPSRR’s style guidelines. Authors may be asked to review the final proofs before publication to ensure accuracy.

Accepted manuscripts are published in the next available issue of GPSRR. Articles are made available online, fully open-access, under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.

After publication, the editorial team monitors the impact of the article and engages with the scholarly community to promote the research.