Editorial Workflow

Medical and Health Journey Journal

The Medical and Health Journey Journal implements a rigorous and transparent editorial workflow to ensure the quality, integrity, and timeliness of the publication process.

Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions must comply with the journal’s Submission Guidelines, including formatting, ethical requirements, and completeness of metadata.

Initial Screening (Editorial Office Check)

The editorial office conducts a preliminary evaluation to ensure that the manuscript:

  • Fits the journal’s scope
  • Meets basic formatting requirements
  • Includes all necessary documents (cover letter, ethical approval, etc.)

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors for correction or rejected.

Plagiarism Screening

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software such as:

  • Turnitin
  • iThenticate

Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold (? 20%) may be rejected or returned for revision.

Editor Assignment

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to a Section Editor or Handling Editor with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area.

Double-Blind Peer Review

The journal applies a double-blind peer review process, where:

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous
  • At least two independent reviewers are assigned

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, and scientific contribution.

Reviewer Reports and Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ comments, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The decision is communicated to the authors along with reviewer feedback.

Revision Stage

Authors are required to:

  • Revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments
  • Provide a detailed response to each comment

Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.

Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief or Handling Editor makes the final decision based on:

  • Reviewer recommendations
  • Quality of revisions
  • Compliance with journal standards

Copyediting and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts undergo:

  • Language editing
  • Formatting adjustments
  • Reference verification

Authors will receive proofs for final approval before publication.

Layout and Production

The manuscript is formatted into the journal’s final layout (PDF/HTML) and prepared for publication.

Publication

Articles are published online in the current issue and assigned:

  • DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
  • Page numbers

The journal follows an open access policy, ensuring free access to all published content.

Post-Publication

The journal ensures:

  • Indexing and archiving in relevant databases
  • Handling of corrections, retractions, or updates if necessary

Estimated Timeline

  • Initial Screening: 3–7 days
  • Peer Review: 2–6 weeks
  • Revision: 1–3 weeks (depending on authors)
  • Final Decision: 1–2 weeks
  • Publication: 2–4 weeks after acceptance

Ethical Oversight

The editorial workflow adheres to international standards, including:

  • COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
  • Transparency and accountability in decision-making

Final Notes

The journal is committed to:

  • Fair and unbiased review process
  • Timely communication with authors and reviewers
  • Continuous improvement of editorial quality