Peer Review Policy

The Tower employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of all published research.

Double-Blind Review

Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. Authors should remove identifying information from their manuscripts prior to submission.

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the following dimensions:

• Originality and significance of the research question
• Appropriateness and rigor of methodology
• Clarity and quality of writing
• Accuracy and completeness of citations
• Suitability for an undergraduate research audience

Timeline

Authors can typically expect to receive reviewer feedback within 6–8 weeks of submission. The editorial board will communicate decisions (accept, revise and resubmit, or reject) along with reviewer comments.

Interested in becoming a reviewer? Contact us for information on joining our reviewer panel.