Eastern European Studies

Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Journal Eastern Europe-Regional Studies is a new online peer-reviewed journal interested in any aspect related to political sciences.  Journal is ready to receive manuscripts on all issues concerning any aspect related to politics, especially those of international relevance.

Journal Eastern Europe-Regional Studies invites  empirical (qualitative or quantitative) research, literature reviews, meta-analyses,  theoretical or methodological contributions, comparative or historical studies on the following topics:
  • Urban Politics;
  • Media and Politics;
  • Parliament;
  • Presidency;
  • Judicial Politics;
  • Bureaucracy;
  • Interest Groups and Pluralism;
  • Political Parties;
  • Local Government;
  • Public Policy; 
  • Political Campaigns and Elections;
  • Political Socialization;
  • Foreign Policy;
  • Race, Ethnicity, and Politics;
  • Religion and Politics; 
  • Gender and Politics;  
  • Civil Wars;
  • Political Conflict;
  • Ethnic Conflict;
  • Political Parties;
  • Electoral Systems;
  • Civil Society;
  • Political Culture;
  • Social Movements;
  • Models of Democracy;
  • Processes of Democratization;
  • Electronic governance;

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

Reviewer Selection:

  1. Independence:Reviewers are carefully selected to ensure complete independence from the authors of the submitted manuscripts. We take deliberate steps to avoid conflicts of interest and affiliations. Reviewers are chosen meticulously based on their expertise, experience, and lack of affiliation with the institutions of the manuscript's authors. This deliberate selection process aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest, promoting an unbiased evaluation of the submitted work.  

  2. Diverse Expertise: Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript. We seek individuals with a diverse range of perspectives to provide comprehensive feedback.

  3. Confidentiality: Reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process. They are reminded of the importance of non-disclosure and the journal's policies on maintaining the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

Review Process:

  1. Double-Blind Review: To maintain independence, our peer review process follows a double-blind model. Reviewers are not aware of the authors' identities, and authors are unaware of the reviewers' identities.

  2. Structured Evaluation: Reviewers are provided with clear guidelines and a structured evaluation form to assess the manuscript. This form ensures that reviewers focus on the scientific and scholarly merits of the work.

  3. Transparent Communication: Authors receive anonymous feedback from reviewers, which is designed to be constructive and supportive. Reviewers are encouraged to provide specific, evidence-based feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Conflict of Interest:

  1. Disclosure: Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment. If a conflict arises during the review process, we reassign the manuscript to another reviewer.

  2. Editorial Oversight: Our editorial team monitors the review process to ensure that reviewers' feedback is unbiased and adheres to our guidelines.

Review Integrity:

  1. Accountability: Reviewers are expected to provide honest, fair, and constructive feedback. We value their contributions and appreciate their dedication to the scholarly community.

  2. Fair Assessment: Reviewers are asked to base their assessments solely on the quality and originality of the research, methodology, and presentation of findings, without bias towards the author's institution, background, or personal characteristics.

Continuous Improvement:

We regularly evaluate and refine our peer review process to maintain the highest standards of quality and independence. We are committed to providing a platform for rigorous academic discourse and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in our field.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Eastern Europe Regional Studies © 2016 by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Moldova State University, and the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine. is licensed under CC BY 4.0 

The journal Eastern Europe-Regional Studies (EERS) allows authors to deposit all versions of their work—including the preprint (before peer review), postprint (after peer review but before publication), and the final published version—in any institutional or other repository of their choice without any embargo (delay). This policy ensures that research is immediately and freely accessible to the public, supporting open access and enhancing the visibility and impact of the work.   


 

Publishing fee

The journal does not charge fees for publishing an article

 

Preservation service

Our journal is committed to the long-term preservation of its content. We utilize Open Journal Systems (OJS) which supports integration with global digital preservation services like LOCKSS, ensuring that our articles remain accessible to the community indefinitely. This approach guarantees the ongoing availability and security of scholarly records for future generations