Reviewer Policy

1. Introduction

The peer-review process is an essential part of maintaining the academic quality and integrity of Theatre Dunia. Reviewers play a crucial role in evaluating the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. The journal follows a fair, transparent, and ethical peer-review system to ensure the publication of high-quality research in theatre studies, dramatic literature, and performance practice.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly based on academic merit.

• Provide constructive and detailed feedback to help authors improve their work.

• Assess the originality, clarity, methodology, and relevance of the research.

• Complete the review within the assigned timeframe.

• Inform the editorial board if they are unable to review the manuscript in time.
  
  

3. Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to Theatre Dunia must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not:

• Share the manuscript with others without permission from the editorial board.

• Use any information from the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

• Discuss the content with unauthorized individuals.
  
  

4. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline the review if they have any conflict of interest with the author(s) or the research. Conflicts may include:

• Personal or professional relationships with the author

• Institutional affiliation with the author

• Financial or academic competition
  
  

If any conflict exists, the reviewer should immediately notify the editorial board.

5. Ethical Considerations

Reviewers should:

• Identify any ethical concerns such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication.

• Inform the editor if they suspect any form of academic misconduct.

• Maintain professionalism and avoid personal criticism of the author.
  
  

6. Review Criteria

Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

• Originality and contribution to theatre studies

• Relevance to the journal’s scope

• Clarity and organization of the manuscript

• Research methodology and analysis

• Proper citation and referencing
  
  

7. Review Decision

After reviewing the manuscript, reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

• Accept

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject
  
  

The final decision regarding publication is made by the editorial board.

8. Recognition of Reviewers

Theatre Dunia acknowledges the valuable contribution of reviewers. Reviewers may receive:

• Official reviewer certificate

• Acknowledgment in the journal

• Inclusion in the reviewer panel of the journal
  
  

9. Ethical Standards

Reviewers are expected to follow internationally accepted academic and publication ethics in the peer-review process to maintain the scholarly reputation of Theatre Dunia.