The Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality and integrity. Our peer review policy ensures that all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous evaluation process, providing authors with constructive feedback and ensuring that published articles meet the journal's standards of excellence.

1. Double-Blind Review
The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, in which both the reviewers and the authors remain anonymous. This helps to ensure impartial and unbiased evaluations of the manuscripts.

2. Reviewer Selection
Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the relevant field of research. The editorial team carefully matches each manuscript with reviewers who have the appropriate knowledge and background to provide a thorough and informed assessment.

3. Initial Screening
All submissions are initially screened by the editorial team to ensure they meet the journal's scope and formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines or that fall outside the journal's scope may be rejected without further review.

4. Review Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on several criteria, including:
Originality: The novelty and contribution of the research to the field.
Relevance: The relevance of the research question and findings to the field of commerce and economics.
Methodology: The appropriateness and rigor of the research design and methods.
Results: The clarity and validity of the results and their interpretation.
Presentation: The quality of writing, organization, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

5. Review Process
Assignment: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to two or more reviewers.
Evaluation: Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations regarding the manuscript's strengths and areas for improvement.
Decision: Based on the reviewers' evaluations, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:
Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication with no or minor revisions.
Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes before it can be accepted.
Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant changes and must be re-reviewed.
Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in its current form.

6. Revision and Resubmission
Authors receiving requests for revisions are expected to address the reviewers' comments and resubmit their revised manuscripts within the specified timeframe. Revised manuscripts may undergo further review before a final decision is made.

7. Confidentiality
The peer review process is confidential. Reviewers are required to treat manuscripts and their reviews as confidential documents and not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone outside the review process.

8. Ethical Considerations
Reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines, including:
Honesty and Integrity: Providing honest and unbiased feedback.
Conflicts of Interest: Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality.
Respect and Constructiveness: Offering respectful and constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

By adhering to this peer review policy, the Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics ensures the publication of high-quality research that advances the field of commerce and economics.