Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Bulletin of Education and Language (BEL) are reviewed through a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers, including at least one external reviewer. Authors may suggest potential reviewers, provided they have no recent collaboration with the authors (within the past five years) and are not affiliated with the same institution. Final reviewer selection is made independently by the Section Editor, who ensures reviewer expertise, independence, and absence of institutional conflicts.

Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of originality, academic merit, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Reviewers also assess the alignment between the title, abstract, and main content, as well as the quality of figures, tables, and any supplementary materials. The review process normally takes approximately 21 days from initial submission, subject to the completeness of the submission and the availability of reviewers. Editorial decisions are made by the Section Editor in light of the reviewers’ recommendations, and additional expert opinions may be sought when necessary.