Journal of Civil Society, Social Movements & Education (SME)

SME is an open access scholarly journal published by Presses universitaires de l’Institut Universitaire des Sciences (P‑IUS). Semi‑annual journal (2 issues per year). It publishes original peer‑reviewed research, thematic issues, and may also accept scholarly monographs and edited volumes.

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Peer Review Process

Common process for P-IUS journals; adapted to books (chapters) where applicable.

1. Review model

Double-anonymous peer review by default. Open review may be used for specific initiatives with explicit agreement.

2. Steps

  • Editorial check (compliance, anonymization).

  • Desk review (fit).

  • Two reviewers assigned.

  • Decision (accept, minor/major revisions, reject).

  • Author revision.

  • Final check.

  • Production (copyediting, layout, proofs).

3. Indicative timelines

  • Editorial check: 7–10 days.

  • Review: 4–8 weeks.

  • Revisions: 2–4 weeks (minor) or 4–8 weeks (major).

  • Production: 2–4 weeks.

4. Confidentiality and impartiality

Reviewers commit to confidentiality and must disclose conflicts of interest. Decisions are based on scholarly criteria. Authors may appeal decisions via a documented procedure.