Governance Policy
This document sets out the governance framework, editorial structure, and ethical standards of Case Research & Review (CRR). It is published to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to global academic publishing norms.
1. About CRR
Case Research & Review (CRR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal publishing high-quality case studies and case-based research in the domains of Management, Education, and Public Policy. In addition to journal publication, CRR undertakes scholarly podcasts and case writing competitions for research scholars and university students.
CRR is an initiative of Insight Educational Trust,a private incorporated trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882. The Trust has its registered office at HIG-7, Phase -II, OSHB Colony, Kolathia, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar – 751030, India. The Trust provides the legal and institutional framework for all CRR activities.
2. Governance Structure
| Body |
Composition |
Role |
| Board of Trustees |
3–4 members (as per Trust Deed) |
Ultimate legal and financial authority; appoints the Editor-in-Chief. |
| Editorial Advisory Board |
Senior academics and practitioners |
Provides strategic guidance to the journal. |
| Editorial Team |
Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Editorial Board Members |
Handles editorial management and decision-making. |
| Reviewers Panel |
Subject matter experts |
Conducts peer review of all manuscripts. |
3. Editorial Roles and Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief is appointed by the Board of Trustees for a term of three years, which is renewable once. The Editor-in-Chief provides academic leadership, vision, and integrity to the journal. The Editor-in-Chief takes final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection, represents CRR externally, appoints editorial members with Trust approval, and submits an annual report to the Board. The Editor-in-Chief also discharges the functions of the Managing Editor in the latter's absence.
The Managing Editor is appointed by the Editor-in-Chief with the concurrence of the Trust for a term of two years, which is renewable. The Managing Editor manages the manuscript workflow, the peer review process, and production coordination. The Managing Editor ensures that all timelines are met and that ethical compliance is maintained. The Managing Editor also coordinates with the publisher, and acts on behalf of the Editor-in-Chief when required. Editorial Board Members are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief for a term of two to three years, which is renewable. They provide advisory support to the journal, undertake peer reviews when called upon, and actively promote the journal within their academic and professional networks.
4. Reviewers Panel
Reviewers are appointed by the Managing Editor based on their expertise and publication record. Each reviewer serves a term of two years, which is renewable based on performance.
Each reviewer must accept or decline a review request within five days of receipt. Each reviewer must submit their completed review within three to four weeks. Each reviewer must provide objective and constructive feedback to authors. Each reviewer must maintain strict confidentiality and disclose any conflicts of interest immediately.
Reviewers may be removed from the panel for persistent delays, for unprofessional conduct, or for any violation of ethical standards.
5. Peer Review Process
CRR follows a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from one another throughout the process.
The process begins when an author submits a manuscript via the online portal. The Managing Editor then conducts an initial screening to check format, scope, and for any plagiarism. Next, the Editor-in-Chief performs a desk review to assess the manuscript's suitability for peer review. The manuscript is then sent to two or three external reviewers for detailed evaluation. After receiving the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript. Accepted manuscripts then proceed to copyediting, typesetting, and final publication.
The average time from submission to the first decision is six to eight weeks.
6. Ethical Standards
CRR adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any manuscript showing more than fifteen percent similarity with existing works (excluding references) will be rejected. All listed authors must have made a substantial contribution to the work. All parties must disclose any conflicts of interest. Authors must ensure that all data presented is accurate and verifiable. Corrections and retractions shall be issued as per COPE protocols.
7. Appointments and Tenure Summary
Position |
Appointed By |
Term |
Renewable |
Editor-in-Chief |
Board of Trustees |
3 years |
Once |
Managing Editor |
Editor-in-Chief + Trust |
2 years |
Yes |
Editorial Board Member |
Editor-in-Chief |
2–3 years |
Yes |
Reviewer |
Managing Editor |
2 years |
Yes |
8. Grievance Redressal
Any author, reviewer, or reader may report concerns related to ethical issues, editorial bias, or misconduct. Such concerns should be addressed to the Grievance Officer at the following address:
Grievance Officer
Case Research & Review
c/o Insight Educational Trust
Bhubaneswar – 751030, India
Email: grievance@caseresearchreview.org
The Grievance Officer shall be a senior member of the Trust who is independent of the journal's editorial operations. The Grievance Officer will acknowledge receipt of any complaint within seven days and will resolve the matter within thirty days.
9. Amendments
This Governance Policy may be amended by the Editor-in-Chief with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Any amended version will be published on the CRR website within thirty days of approval. on this website within 30 days.
Editor-in-Chief - Dr. Manindra N. Nayak
Email - editor@caseresearchandreview.org.
Bhubaneswar - 751030
Editorial Board Members
| Sl. No |
Name |
Email |
Affiliated Institution |
1 |
Prof. (Dr.) Ranjan Kumar Bal |
ranjanbal58@gmail.com |
Former Vice Chancellor, ASBM, Bhubaneswar |
2 |
Prof. (Dr.) Hrushikesh Senapaty |
hk.senapaty@ncert.nic.in |
Professor, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar |
3 |
Prof. (Dr.) P.K Mishra |
pradeepmishra.irma@gmail.com |
Associate Professor, XIM University Bhubaneswar |
4 |
Prof. (Dr.) Kalpana Sahoo |
kalpana@xim.edu.in |
Associate Professor, XIM University Bhubaneswar |
5 |
Prof. (Dr.) Nityananda Pradhan |
npradhan17@rediffmail.com |
Former Professor, Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar |
6 |
Prof. (Dr.) Probodha Kumar Hota |
prabodhahota@gmail.com |
Former Professor, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar |
7 |
Mr. Biranchi N. Nayak, FCA |
bnnayak1958@gmail.com |
Former ED, IFCI Ltd., New Delhi |
8 |
Mr. Srinibas Mohapatra, CMA, ACS |
1961smohapatra@gmail;com |
Former CGM, GRIDCO, Bhubaneswar |
