Reviewing Instructions

Dear reviewers,


We sincerely thank you for your valuable contribution to ensuring the quality of scientific publications in the Gumilyov Journal of Pedagogy. Below are the main steps for working with the OJS system and recommendations for preparing your expert review.

Article Review Process

  1. Logging into the system
  2. Go to the journal website: https://pedjournal.enu.kz
  3. After registering, click "Login" at the top right corner.
  4. Enter the username and password provided by the editorial office.
  5. Upon first login, the system will prompt you to change your password — set a new password and click "Save." A video tutorial on registration is available on the journal’s website.
  6. Accessing the assigned article
  7. After logging in, go to the "Submitted Materials" section.
  8. Find the article with the status "Assigned for Review."
  9. Click "View" to open the article’s information page.
  10. Familiarization with the manuscript and preparing the review
  11. Download the manuscript file on the article page.
  12. Prepare your review in .doc(x) or .pdf format.
  13. Uploading the review
  14. In the "Upload to server" section, click the "Upload File" button.
  15. Attach:
    • The main review file (.docx/.pdf);
    • If necessary — the revised manuscript with comments.
  16. Uploaded files will be available to the editorial office and, if necessary, to the author.

5.Selecting a recommendation

In the "Recommendation" field, select one of the following options:

  1. Accept the manuscript
  2. Revision required
  3. Return for re-review
  4. Forward to another journal
  5. Reject the manuscript

Attention: Before selecting a recommendation, you must either upload the review file or enter the text in the designated field.

  1. Submitting the review
  • After uploading the review and selecting a recommendation, click the "Submit Review" button.
  • The article will then be sent to the editor for a decision.