Peer Review Policy

Creative Saplings (CS) follows a double-blind peer-review process, where the author and the reviewers are anonymous. The editorial board first reviews the manuscript to determine whether it fits the scope and objectives of the journal. If it is deemed suitable, the manuscript is assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

The reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and significance of the research
  • Relevance to the field of English language and literature
  • Clarity and coherence of the argument and writing style
  • Methodology and data analysis, if applicable
  • Overall quality and contribution to the field

Based on their evaluation, the reviewers will recommend one of the following actions:

  • Accept the manuscript without any revisions.
  • Accept the manuscript with minor revisions.
  • Accept the manuscript with significant revisions
  • Reject the manuscript

The author will be given a deadline to revise the manuscript based on the reviewers' comments and resubmit it to the editorial board. The revised manuscript will then undergo a final review to determine whether it meets the journal's standards for publication.

Creative Saplings (CS) strives to ensure a timely and constructive peer review process, where the quality of the manuscript is the primary consideration for publication. The peer review process helps ensure that the published articles are of high quality and contribute to the advancement of the English language and literature field.

Peer Review Statement of Creative Saplings (CS):

Creative Saplings (CS) is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and ethical publishing practices. All manuscripts submitted to Creative Saplings (CS) are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process, where both the author and the reviewers are anonymous.

The peer review process is essential to maintain the quality and integrity of the research published in Creative Saplings (CS). The reviewers are selected based on their expertise and experience in the appropriate English language and literature field. They are asked to evaluate the manuscripts based on the originality, significance, relevance, clarity, coherence, methodology, data analysis, and overall quality of the research presented.

The reviewers' comments are shared with the authors to help them improve their manuscripts and ensure that the final publication meets the high standards of Creative Saplings (CS). The editorial board makes the final decision on the publication of the manuscripts based on the reviewers' recommendations, the relevance and contribution of the research to the field, and the overall quality of the manuscript.

Creative Saplings (CS) is committed to ensuring a timely and constructive peer review process that promotes the advancement of the English language and literature field. We appreciate the valuable contribution of our reviewers in maintaining the high standards of Creative Saplings (CS), and we welcome feedback to improve our peer review process further.