Appeals and Complaints
Educa Review: Journal of Educational Sciences and Teacher Education is committed to handling all appeals and complaints fairly, transparently, and promptly.
Types of Appeals Accepted
Editorial Decision Appeals
- Manuscript rejection
- Requests for major revisions
- Retraction decisions
- Rejection of withdrawal requests
Process Complaints
- Unfair review process
- Conflicts of interest
- Unprofessional conduct
- Ethical violations
Appeal Procedures
- Submit a written appeal within 30 days
- Include all supporting evidence
- Avoid emotional or offensive language
- Focus on facts and substantive issues
- Wait for acknowledgment of receipt
- Review by the appeal committee
- Final decision within 30 working days
Appeal Committee
Appeals will be handled by a special committee consisting of:
- Editor-in-Chief
- Two editorial board members
- Independent experts (if necessary)
Appeal Template
Subject: Appeal – [Manuscript ID/Complaint]
To: Appeal Committee – Educa Review Journal
Dear Appeal Committee,
I hereby submit an appeal regarding [describe the decision/incident] related to [manuscript ID/date of incident].
Reason for appeal: [Explain in detail]
Supporting evidence: [List supporting documents]
Expected resolution: [State the outcome you hope to achieve]
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Affiliation]
[Email]
Complainant Protection
- The complainant’s identity will be kept confidential
- No retaliation against complainants
- Fair process for all parties
- Complete documentation of the appeal process
Processing Timeline
- Acknowledgment of receipt: 3 working days
- Initial review: 15 working days
- Final decision: 30 working days
- Communication of results via official email
Appeal Contact
Email: eduka_review@gmail.com
The subject line must include:
“APPEAL – [ID/Name]”
