PEER REVIEW PROCESS
Peer Review Process
Ensuring fair, objective, rigorous and professionally managed evaluation of manuscripts submitted to the Nigerian Journal of Technical Education.
The Editorial Board of the Nigerian Journal of Technical Education (NJTE) is committed to ensuring that manuscripts are evaluated fairly, objectively and rigorously.
NJTE publishes scholarly work across all spheres of learning, with particular emphasis on science, technical and vocational education, engineering, applied research and adaptive technology.
Double-Blind Peer Review
NJTE operates a double-blind peer-review system in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another throughout the review process.
This approach is intended to:
- Promote impartial evaluation
- Reduce inappropriate bias
- Protect reviewer independence
- Encourage constructive scholarly assessment
Review Process
Manuscript Submission
The author submits the manuscript through the NJTE Open Journal Systems platform.
The author submits the manuscript through the NJTE Open Journal Systems platform.
Initial Editorial Assessment
The editorial team evaluates the manuscript for relevance, scope, presentation and compliance with journal requirements.
The editorial team evaluates the manuscript for relevance, scope, presentation and compliance with journal requirements.
Similarity and Integrity Screening
The manuscript may undergo plagiarism, similarity, reference and ethical compliance screening.
The manuscript may undergo plagiarism, similarity, reference and ethical compliance screening.
External Peer Review
Suitable manuscripts are assigned to independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area.
Suitable manuscripts are assigned to independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area.
Editorial Decision
Reviewer reports are evaluated and an editorial decision is communicated to the corresponding author.
Reviewer reports are evaluated and an editorial decision is communicated to the corresponding author.
Revision
Authors address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript accompanied by an appropriate response.
Authors address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript accompanied by an appropriate response.
Final Evaluation
Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers before the final editorial decision.
Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers before the final editorial decision.
Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, production, proofing and online publication.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, production, proofing and online publication.
Reviewer Evaluation Criteria
Originality
The work should demonstrate an original contribution to scholarship, knowledge or professional practice.
Research Quality
Research design, methodology, analysis and interpretation should be appropriate and defensible.
Relevance
The manuscript should be relevant to NJTE's scope and readership.
Contribution to Knowledge
The study should make a meaningful contribution to educational, scientific, technical or professional development.
Possible Editorial Decisions
- Accept
- Accept subject to minor revisions
- Major revisions required
- Resubmit for further review
- Reject
Submission of Revised Manuscripts
Authors submitting revised manuscripts should provide a clear point-by-point response to reviewer comments.
The response should:
- Address each substantive reviewer comment.
- Identify the changes made in the manuscript.
- Explain respectfully where a recommendation has not been adopted.
- Provide revised manuscript sections where appropriate.
Grounds for Rejection
A manuscript may be declined where it:
- Falls outside the scope of NJTE.
- Does not make a meaningful contribution to knowledge.
- Contains substantial plagiarism.
- Contains unreliable or fabricated data.
- Contains serious methodological deficiencies.
- Lacks sufficient scholarly or technical originality.
- Fails to address reviewer concerns adequately.
- Does not comply with NJTE author guidelines.
Publication Timeline
Publication timelines represent editorial targets and may vary according to manuscript quality, reviewer availability and the extent of revisions required.
3 Days
Submission to first editorial decision.
10 Days
Submission to decision following peer review.
24 Days
Submission to formal acceptance.
7 Days
Acceptance to online publication.
Appeals
Authors who believe an editorial decision resulted from a significant factual or procedural misunderstanding may submit a reasoned appeal to the NJTE Editorial Office.
An appeal should:
- Clearly identify the manuscript.
- Explain the grounds for reconsideration.
- Address relevant scientific or technical concerns.
- Respond directly to reviewer or editorial comments.
Submission of an appeal does not guarantee reversal of the original editorial decision.
Contact and Support
For enquiries regarding manuscript review or editorial decisions:
The Editor
Nigerian Journal of Technical Education (NJTE)
Department of Planning, Research and Statistics
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Plot B, Bida Road
P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna, Nigeria
