Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Journal of Science (HCMUE J. Sci.) applies a double-blind peer review policy to ensure objectivity, transparency, and confidentiality throughout the entire manuscript evaluation process.

I. PEER REVIEW POLICY

- All submitted manuscripts are preliminarily screened for suitability regarding the journal’s scope, aims, and formatting requirements before being sent for peer review.

- Each manuscript is evaluated through a double-blind review process by at least two independent experts with recognized expertise in the relevant research field.

- Reviewers are scholars from universities, research institutes, or scientific and technological centers in Vietnam and abroad.

- The average review period, from submission to editorial decision, is approximately 90 days.

II. PEER REVIEW PROCESS

1. Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts via the journal’s online submission system at https://journalhcmue.edu.vn. Account registration and submission are completely free of charge.

2. Screening: The Editorial Board checks the manuscript’s relevance and similarity index (accepted threshold: below 25% total and below 5% from a single source). Manuscripts exceeding these limits will be rejected.

3. Preliminary Review: An editor assesses the manuscript for scientific quality, originality, and relevance. Suitable manuscripts proceed to the peer review stage.

4. Peer Review: The manuscript is sent to independent reviewers. Their comments and recommendations are consolidated and shared with the authors for revision if necessary.

5. Revision: Authors submit a revised manuscript and a detailed response to reviewers’ comments. The revised version may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers if needed.

6. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewers’ feedback, the handling editor proposes acceptance or rejection. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

7. Technical Editing: Accepted manuscripts undergo language, technical, and formatting editing and are sent to authors for final approval before publication.

III. PUBLICATION FORMAT

- Publication forms: Print and online versions.

- Languages: Vietnamese, English, French, and Chinese (each article includes an English abstract and keywords).

- Publication frequency: Monthly. In addition to regular issues, the Journal may publish special issues to serve academic or commemorative purposes upon official approval.