Peer Review Process

1. Peer Review Type

Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG) applies a double-blind peer review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. This system is implemented to ensure a fair, objective, and unbiased evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

2. Editorial and Review Process

Initial Screening (Desk Evaluation)

Upon submission, manuscripts are assessed by the Editorial Office to ensure:

  • Alignment with the journal’s scope in art, creativity, graphic design, visual communication, and related disciplines

  • Compliance with the author guidelines and manuscript template

  • Adequate academic quality, structure, and originality

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s basic requirements may be rejected without external review.

Plagiarism Check

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools to assess originality and prevent academic misconduct.

Peer Review Process

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in areas such as visual arts, graphic design, illustration, typography, visual communication, digital art, photography, animation, multimedia design, creative industries, design innovation, art education, and cultural studies.

Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research expertise, and relevant publication experience.

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

3. Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Relevance to the scope of RANCANG

  • Originality and contribution to art and design knowledge

  • Clarity of research objectives and methodology

  • Quality of analysis, interpretation, and presentation

  • Quality of writing and manuscript organization

  • Relevance and quality of references

  • Ethical standards and academic integrity

4. Review Timeline

RANCANG is committed to providing an efficient and timely review process.

  • Average review time: 1–3 weeks

  • First decision: approximately 2–4 weeks after submission

Review duration may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

5. Ethical Standards and Transparency

RANCANG adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics and follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain manuscript confidentiality

  • Declare potential conflicts of interest

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback

  • Avoid using unpublished information for personal or professional benefit

6. Author Revisions

Authors are required to:

  • Address reviewer comments carefully and systematically

  • Revise the manuscript according to editorial and reviewer recommendations

  • Submit a detailed response to the reviewers’ comments

  • Resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified timeframe

Failure to adequately address required revisions may result in rejection.

7. Final Decision

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on:

  • Reviewer recommendations

  • Quality and completeness of revisions

  • Overall academic and creative contribution

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

8. Production and Publication

Accepted manuscripts undergo:

  • Copyediting and proofreading

  • Layout and formatting

  • Final editorial checking

All published articles are available through an open access model, allowing readers to access the published research freely.

9. Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal an editorial decision by submitting a formal appeal with a clear explanation and supporting justification. Appeals will be reviewed objectively by the Editorial Board.

10. General Provisions

The journal may assign additional reviewers when necessary. Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts at any stage if serious academic, ethical, or publication-related concerns are identified.