Peer Review Policy

The Multidisciplinary Journal of Healthcare (MJH) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and intellectual rigor. This peer review policy outlines the process by which submitted manuscripts are evaluated to ensure their quality, originality, and relevance to the field of healthcare.

Scope

This policy applies to all original research articles, reviews, case reports, and other scholarly submissions considered for publication in MJH.

Peer Review Process

1. Initial Screening: All submissions undergo an initial screening process by the editorial team to assess their suitability for the journal's scope and adherence to the author guidelines.
2. Peer Review Assignment: Manuscripts deemed suitable for peer review are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their qualifications, experience, and availability.
3. Review Process: Reviewers are asked to evaluate the manuscript's originality, significance, methodology, results, and conclusions. They are also expected to provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
4. Review Decision: Based on the reviewers' assessments and the editorial team's evaluation, one of the following decisions will be made:
   • Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication in its current form.
   • Accept with Revisions: The manuscript is accepted subject to minor or major revisions. The authors will be given a specific timeframe to address the reviewers' comments.
   • Revise and Resubmit: The manuscript is returned to the authors for significant revisions. The authors will be given a specific timeframe to resubmit the revised manuscript for further review.
   • Reject: The manuscript is rejected for publication.

Confidentiality

The peer review process is conducted in a confidential manner. Reviewers' identities will not be disclosed to the authors unless they explicitly consent to do so.

Reviewer Selection and Qualifications

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field, their ability to provide constructive feedback, and their commitment to the peer review process. Reviewers should have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.

Reviewer Training

Reviewers will receive training on the peer review process, including guidelines on ethical conduct, confidentiality, and the criteria for evaluating manuscripts.

Appeals Process

Authors who disagree with a rejection decision may submit an appeal to the Editor-in-Chief. The appeal will be reviewed by a panel of independent experts.

Ethical Considerations

MJH adheres to the highest ethical standards in the peer review process. All reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and provide honest and unbiased feedback.

Timeline

The peer review process typically takes 2-3 months to complete. However, the timeline may vary depending on the complexity of the manuscript and the availability of reviewers.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer will be recused from the review process.

Open Access Policy

MJH is committed to making scholarly research freely accessible to all. Therefore, all accepted manuscripts will be published under an open access license.