The journal Starobulgarska Literatura is an internationally peer-reviewed scholarly publication that applies a double-blind peer review system. The review process is a key instrument for ensuring the scientific quality, originality, and significance of the published research.
Reviewers are leading specialists in the fields of medieval and Palaeoslavic studies, as well as related disciplines, and they contribute substantially to maintaining the high academic standards of the journal.
Upon receiving an invitation to review, the reviewers should assess whether they possess the necessary expertise on the subject, inform the editorial board of any conflict of interest, and confirm their ability to complete the review within one month.
Manuscripts submitted for review must be treated as confidential documents. They may not be shared or discussed with third parties, nor used for personal research purposes prior to publication.
Reviews should be objective, well-argued, and constructive, and should be based on the following criteria: scholarly contribution, originality, methodology, use of sources, argumentation, language and style, accurate citation of manuscripts and archival materials, and engagement with the current state of research.
Reviewers are encouraged to provide specific comments and suggestions for improving the manuscript, clearly distinguishing between major and minor issues.
Personal judgments or unsubstantiated criticism are not acceptable.
Reviewers are expected to inform the editorial team of any suspicions of plagiarism, improper citation, duplicate publication, or other breaches of research ethics.
In the event of a conflict of interest (e.g. institutional affiliation, co-authorship, personal relationships), the reviewer should withdraw from the process.
Reviews should be completed within the one-month period specified by the editorial board. If additional time is required, the reviewer should notify the editorial team promptly.
In conclusion, the reviewer should provide one of the following recommendations to the editorial board: acceptance for publication, acceptance after revisions (with or without further review), or rejection. The final decision rests with the editorial board.
To facilitate the review process, the journal provides a Review Form.
The editorial team of Starobulgarska Literatura sincerely thanks its reviewers for their professionalism, dedication, and invaluable contribution to the advancement of scholarly research.