Peer Review Policy
The "Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review" adheres to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and validity of the research articles it publishes. Our peer-review policy is designed to uphold scholarly standards, promote transparency, and facilitate constructive feedback to authors, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of medicine and health sciences.
Key principles of our peer review policy include:
1. Expert Evaluation: Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes thorough evaluation by experts in the relevant field(s) of medicine and health sciences. Our editorial team selects reviewers based on their expertise, ensuring that they possess the necessary knowledge and experience to critically assess the manuscript's scientific merit, methodology, interpretation of results, and overall contribution to the field.
2. Confidentiality: Reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscripts they evaluate. They are expected to refrain from disclosing any information about the manuscript or their review process to unauthorized individuals, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the peer-review process and respecting the confidentiality of authors' work.
3. Impartiality and Objectivity: Reviewers are instructed to evaluate manuscripts objectively and impartially, without bias or conflict of interest. They are asked to provide fair and constructive feedback based solely on the scientific merits of the research, regardless of factors such as authors' identities, affiliations, or personal relationships.
4. Timeliness: We are committed to ensuring prompt and efficient peer review, aiming to provide authors with timely feedback to facilitate the publication process. Reviewers are requested to complete their evaluations within a specified timeframe, typically ranging from two to four weeks, to minimize delays and expedite the publication of high-quality research.
5. Quality Assurance: Our editorial team oversees the peer-review process to maintain quality standards and uphold the integrity of published research. Editors carefully consider reviewers' comments and recommendations when making editorial decisions, including acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts, with the ultimate goal of promoting scientific excellence and scholarly dissemination.
6. Author Feedback and Transparency: Following peer review, authors receive detailed feedback and recommendations from reviewers, along with the editorial decision regarding their manuscript. We strive to provide transparent and constructive feedback to authors, empowering them to address reviewers' concerns and improve the quality of their research before publication.