Peer Review Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Overview

Theatre Dunia follows a rigorous and transparent peer review system to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all submitted manuscripts.

All submitted articles, research papers, dramatic texts, and reviews undergo a structured editorial and peer review process before publication.

2. Type of Peer Review

Theatre Dunia adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review Process.

Under this system:

• The identity of the author is not disclosed to reviewers.

• The identity of reviewers remains confidential to authors.

• Both parties remain anonymous throughout the evaluation process.

This ensures fairness, neutrality, and academic objectivity.

3. Review Process

The review process generally follows these stages:

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening

The Editorial Board evaluates submissions for:

• Scope relevance

• Formatting compliance

• Originality

• Basic academic quality

Manuscripts failing initial screening may be rejected without external review.

Step 2: Reviewer Assignment

Suitable manuscripts are sent to subject experts or theatre scholars for peer review.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least one or two independent reviewers.

Step 3: Reviewer Evaluation

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on:

• Originality and contribution

• Research methodology

• Theoretical relevance

• Dramatic or literary quality

• Clarity of presentation

• Ethical compliance
  
  

Step 4: Review Decision

Based on reviewer recommendations, the editorial decision may be:

• Accepted

• Accepted with Minor Revision

• Major Revision Required

• Rejected

Authors are informed via official communication.

Step 5: Revision and Final Approval

Authors must submit revised manuscripts within the specified timeline.

Final publication approval rests with the Editorial Board.

4. Confidentiality

All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must not:

• Share manuscripts

• Use unpublished materials

• Disclose review discussions
  
  

5. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review if:

• Personal or professional conflicts exist

• Institutional association with authors exists

• Any bias may influence evaluation
  
  

6. Review Timeline

The standard peer review timeline is:

• Initial Screening: 5–7 days

• Peer Review: 2–4 weeks

• Final Decision: Within 30–45 days (approx.)

Timeline may vary depending on submission volume.

7. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective and constructive feedback

• Maintain academic integrity

• Identify plagiarism or ethical concerns

• Submit reviews within deadlines
  
  

8. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently based on:

• Academic merit

• Reviewer recommendations

• Journal scope and standards

Commercial or personal influences do not affect decisions.

9. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request explaining their concern.

The Editorial Board will review appeals objectively.

10. Contact Information

For peer review related queries:

Editorial Office – Theatre Dunia
Rabindra Nagar Natyayudh (Publication Department)
3, West Rabindra Nagar

Kolkata – 700065, West Bengal, India

Email: theatredunia2013@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9874053622