If you would like to learn more about our criteria and review process, refer to the outline and flowchart below.
- Editors in Chief:
The Editors-in-Chief initially review all submissions, either desk-rejecting them or advancing them through to the review process. They are particularly focused on selecting content that both adheres to submission guidelines and is clearly connected to human rights.
- Peer Review
The editorial board employs a double-blind review process, wherein both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Reviewers assess submissions for relevance and clarity, taking into account how successfully the piece contributes to the conversation around human rights in a way that is accessible to readers of Dignity. The editorial board convenes collectively to deliberate the peer reviewers’ comments. At this stage, submissions are either rejected or passed on to our Faculty Advisory Board.
- Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is composed of distinguished professors from across the UNC system, representing a diverse range of research interests. They review all submissions initially approved by the Editorial Board, offering valuable feedback and expertise.
- Back to submitants
Once the Editorial and Advisory Boards have reviewed the manuscript, authors will receive edits and suggestions to further refine and strengthen their submissions. They will then submit a revised version to the Editorial Board for final approval of the piece.
- Production and Publication
Following final approval by the Editorial Board, the pieces will then enter the production phase where they are prepared and formatted for publication in print and online.
As reviewers, we strive to use a fair and anonymized process in accordance with the following flowchart:
