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Peer Review Policy
ALEA — Revue Internationale d'Art et de Recherche is committed to rigorous, fair, and transparent peer review.
Double-Blind Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review: both reviewer and author identities are kept anonymous throughout the evaluation process.
Review Stages
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Editorial Pre-screening (1–2 weeks) The Editor-in-Chief assesses the manuscript for scope, originality, and basic formatting compliance.
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Reviewer Assignment (1 week) The Editor-in-Chief assigns the manuscript to at least two anonymous expert reviewers drawn from the ALEA international scholar network or invited specialists.
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Peer Review (6–10 weeks) Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
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Originality and academic contribution
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Methodological rigour
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Quality of argumentation and evidence
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Engagement with relevant scholarship
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Clarity of writing
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Editorial Decision (1–2 weeks) Based on reviewer reports, the Editor-in-Chief renders one of four decisions:
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Accept without modification
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Accept with minor revisions
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Revise & Resubmit (major revisions required)
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Reject
Average Timeline
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Standard review: 8–12 weeks
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Fast Track review: 4 weeks
Editorial Standards
ALEA applies rigorous editorial and peer-review standards. All submissions are assessed on scholarly originality, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.
Reviewer Confidentiality
The identities of peer reviewers are strictly confidential. Reviewers are bound by confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and may not use unpublished material for personal benefit.
Author Rights
Authors have the right to:
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Receive reviewer comments in full
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Respond to reviewer comments in revised submissions
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Request a second opinion in cases of significant disagreement (final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief)
Publication Ethics Policy
ALEA — Revue Internationale d'Art et de Recherche adheres to international standards of publication ethics, drawing on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1. Originality and Plagiarism
Submitted manuscripts must be:
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Original work not previously published elsewhere
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Not under consideration by another journal
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Free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism
All submissions are screened for plagiarism. Confirmed plagiarism results in immediate rejection and a publication ban of two years.
2. Reviewer Assignment (3–5 days)
The editor-in-chief assigns the manuscript to at least two anonymous expert reviewers, drawn from ALEA's international scholarly network or invited specialists.
3. Peer Review (4–6 weeks)
Reviewers assess the manuscript on:
- Originality and scholarly contribution
- Methodological rigor
- Quality of argumentation and evidence
- Engagement with relevant scholarly literature
- Clarity of writing
4. Editorial Decision (3–5 days)
The editor-in-chief issues one of four decisions based on the review reports:
- Accept without revision
- Accept with minor revisions
- Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
- Reject
Average Timeline
- Standard review: 4–6 weeks
5. Editor Self-Submission
Editorial board members may submit articles to ALEA — Revue Internationale d'Art et de Recherche, but:
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Their manuscripts undergo independent external peer review
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They are excluded from any editorial decision regarding their own work
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Such submissions are marked "Editorial Member Submission" in the published article
6. Retraction Policy
ALEA reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of:
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Confirmed plagiarism or research misconduct
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Significant factual errors
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Undisclosed conflicts of interest
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Violation of research ethics
Retractions are published transparently with full explanation.
7. Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by writing to the Director of Publication. Appeals are reviewed by an independent ad hoc committee.
Copyright & License Notice
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This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
You are free to:
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Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
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Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
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Attribution — You must give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made
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NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes
Authors retain copyright of their work. ALEA holds first publication rights.
How to Cite
Example: Goehner-David, Marie. "Photomontage and Retouching in the 19th Century: Bridging the Gaps of Photographic Testimony through Manual Intervention." ALEA — Revue Internationale d'Art et de Recherche, No. 1 (2026). Paris: Association de la Lueur Éclairante de l'Art.
