QUBICSENTRUM: Journal of Management and Business implements a peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and scholarly contribution of every published article. All submitted manuscripts undergo an objective, transparent, and professional evaluation by editors and reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter of the manuscript.

The journal applies a Double-Blind Peer Review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review process to maintain objectivity and independence in academic evaluation.

The manuscript review process consists of the following stages:

1. Initial Editorial Screening

All submitted manuscripts are initially examined by the editor to assess their alignment with the journal's focus and scope, document completeness, writing quality, and compliance with the author guidelines and publication ethics. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements may be returned to the authors or rejected without proceeding to peer review.

2. Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise and academic qualifications. The editor ensures that no conflicts of interest exist between the reviewers and authors.

3. Peer Review

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on several criteria, including:

• Originality and scholarly contribution of the research.

• Relevance of the topic to the journal's focus and scope.

• Appropriateness of the research methodology and analysis.

• Quality of the presentation of results and discussion.

• Relevance of scholarly literature and references.

• Clarity of writing, manuscript organization, and academic quality.

Reviewers provide recommendations to the editor in the following categories:

• Accept: The manuscript is accepted without revision or with minor revisions.

• Minor Revision: The manuscript requires minor improvements.

• Major Revision: The manuscript requires substantial improvements.

• Reject: The manuscript is rejected because it does not meet the journal's academic standards or requirements.

4. Editorial Decision

The editor considers the reviewers' evaluations and recommendations to determine the editorial decision. The decision may involve acceptance, a request for revision, or rejection. Additional reviews may be requested when significant disagreements arise between reviewers.

5. Manuscript Revision

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts based on the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Authors must provide a clear and systematic response to each reviewer comment. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

6. Acceptance and Publication

Manuscripts that meet all academic and editorial requirements will be accepted for publication. Accepted manuscripts will proceed to the final editing, layout preparation, and publication stages according to the journal's publication schedule.

7. Estimated Review Duration

The review process is targeted to take approximately 2–6 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the authors' response time to revision requests. The journal strives to process all manuscripts promptly while maintaining the quality and integrity of academic evaluation.