HPE Forum is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal published annually by the Department of Health, Physical and Population Education, Prithvi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University. It aims to publish research articles across various domains like health, physical, sports science, population and environment education etc. disciplines, including original research article (introduction, review of literature, methodology, results and discussion, and conclusion), and theoretical/empirical/ methodological review article (introduction, review of literature, theory/approach, discussion/analysis, and conclusion). This journal appears in both print and online. The journal adopts a multi-step rigorous review process, including desk review, peer reviews, editorial reviews, and proofreading.
HPE Forum is published annually.
HPE Forum provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Type of Review: We follow a double-blind peer-review system to ensure impartiality and maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In this system, the identities of both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.
Reviewer Selection: Each submission is reviewed by two reviewers. The reviewers are selected independently by the editorial board to maintain objectivity and diversity of opinion.
Review Process: Upon receiving a submission, the editorial board performs an initial quality and relevance check. After the manuscript passes this stage, it is sent to the two designated reviewers for evaluation. Reviewers are provided with a detailed evaluation framework to assess the quality, originality, methodology, and significance of the research.
Timeline: The peer-review process typically takes 4–6 weeks, though this may vary based on the complexity of the submission and the availability of reviewers.
Authors are kept informed of progress throughout the process.
Final Decision: Once both reviews are received, the editorial board synthesizes the feedback and recommendations. The final decision (acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection) is made by the editorial board, ensuring a balanced and fair evaluation based on the reviewers' input.
Revisions and Resubmissions: If revisions are requested, authors are given a specific timeline to address the reviewers' comments. Resubmitted manuscripts undergo a secondary review process, either by the original reviewers or new reviewers or Editorial board depending on the nature of the revisions.
As Nepal's premier academic institution, Tribhuvan University, Prithvi Narayan Campus Pokhara provides academic and institutional backing for the journal, fostering research and scholarly contributions.
HPE Forum is published by the Health, Physical and Population Education Department, Faculty of Education, Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara Nepal.
Established in 2007 and hosted by Ubiquity.
Managed by Tribhuvan University Central Library.
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