1. Initial Editorial Screening
All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the Editorial Office to ensure that they meet the basic requirements of the journal. During this stage, the manuscript is checked for:
Relevance to the journal’s scope
Compliance with author guidelines
Ethical standards and declarations
Plagiarism screening
Overall scientific quality
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be rejected without external review.
2. Double-Blind Peer Review
The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both the authors and reviewers remain confidential.
Each manuscript that passes the initial screening is sent to two or more independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
Scientific originality and significance
Methodological soundness
Clarity of presentation
Quality of data analysis
Relevance to the field
3. Reviewer Recommendations
Based on the reviewers’ comments, the editorial decision may be one of the following:
Accept without revision
Minor revision required
Major revision required
Reject
Authors will receive the reviewers’ comments and may be requested to revise their manuscript accordingly.
4. Revision Process
If revisions are requested, authors should:
Address all reviewer comments carefully
Provide a point-by-point response explaining the changes made
Submit the revised manuscript within the specified time frame
The revised manuscript may be returned to reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.
5. Final Editorial Decision
The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the manuscript is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the scientific merit of the manuscript.
6. Publication Timeline
The journal aims to maintain an efficient review process.
Typical timeline:
Initial editorial screening: 3–5 days
Peer review process: 2–4 weeks
Final decision after revision: 1–2 weeks
7. Confidentiality and Ethical Standards
All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage.
The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines recommended by organizations such as:
Committee on Publication Ethics
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
8. Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices will be rejected.