JLLE maintains a rigorous double-blind peer review system to ensure the highest scholarly standards.

Step 1 – Editorial Screening

All submissions are screened by the Editorial Board for:

• Relevance to the journal’s scope

• Originality and significance

• Adherence to submission guidelines

• Language quality

Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements may be desk-rejected.

Step 2 – Peer Review

• Eligible manuscripts are sent to two independent expert reviewers.

• Both the author(s) and reviewers remain anonymous.

• Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, clarity, and relevance.

Step 3 – Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editor may decide:

• Accept without revision

• Minor revisions required

• Major revisions required

• Reject

Step 4 – Revision and Resubmission

• Authors must respond to reviewer feedback and provide a response letter detailing changes.

• Revised manuscripts may undergo a second round of review if necessary.

Timeline

• Initial editorial screening: 1–2 weeks

• Peer review process: 6–8 weeks

• Final decision: within 12 weeks (on average)