Reviewer Guidelines

Thank you for agreeing to review for Three Teachings Studies (TTS). Your expertise and careful assessment are essential to maintaining the quality and scholarly rigor of the journal.

Note: TTS employs double-blind peer review. Reviewers’ identities are not disclosed to authors, and vice versa.

What to Evaluate

Please assess the submission according to the following key criteria:

  • 1. Relevance:
    Does the submission align with the journal’s focus on Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, or their interaction?
  • 2. Originality and Contribution:
    Does the piece offer new insights, interpretations, or methods? Is it a meaningful contribution to existing scholarship?
  • 3. Clarity and Organization:
    Is the argument coherent and logically structured? Are terms, sources, and key concepts clearly presented?
  • 4. Use of Sources:
    Are primary and secondary sources used appropriately and accurately? Is the engagement with scholarship sufficient?
  • 5. Methodological Rigor:
    Is the methodology appropriate for the subject? Does the paper show disciplinary competence?
  • 6. Language and Style:
    Is the writing clear and readable? For non-native English submissions, is the English abstract understandable?

Recommendations

Please select one of the following editorial recommendations:

Accept without revisions Accept with minor revisions Major revisions required Reject

You may also suggest:

  • ▪ Specific improvements (e.g., clearer citations, stronger framing)
  • ▪ Additional references the author should consider
  • ▪ Areas that require clarification or correction

Confidentiality

  • ▪ Do not share or cite the manuscript.
  • ▪ Do not attempt to identify the author.
  • ▪ Report conflicts of interest immediately.

Timeline

We ask reviewers to return their report within 4 weeks of accepting the invitation. If you need more time, please contact us.

Submitting Your Review

Please send your comments in a Word or PDF document, including:

  • › Brief summary of the submission
  • › Detailed evaluation (by topic or paragraph)
  • › Final recommendation

Email to: tts@grhas.centraluniteduniversity.de

We sincerely thank you for your contribution to TTS and to the field of Three Teachings studies.