Review Process

First decision within 4 weeks supported by our Dedicated Editorial Follow-Up Desk.

 

Days 1 – 3 • Stage 1

Initial Screening & Plagiarism Check

Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor: Verification of scope, ethics committee clearance, author blinding, and Turnitin similarity index.

 

Weeks 1 – 3 • Stage 2 ⚡ Fast-Track Desk

Double-Blind Peer Review (2 or more Reviewers)

Assigned to an Associate Editor. Our Dedicated Follow-Up Desk actively coordinates with external peer reviewers to ensure evaluation within 14 to 21 days.

 

Week 4 Milestone • First Decision

Consolidated Editorial Decision

Consolidated reviewer comments communicated by the Editor-in-Chief with one of three formal determinations:

✓ Accept ↻ Revisions (Minor / Major) ✕ Reject

 

Weeks 4 – 5 • Stage 4

Author Revisions & Methodological Verification

Author submits point-by-point rebuttal. Final evaluation conducted by Editorial and Biostatistical Team, followed by official Acceptance Notice.

 

Weeks 5 – 6 • Publication

Typesetting, Galley Proofs & DOI Assignment

Professional typesetting and author galley sign-off (48 hours). Crossref DOI minted and immediately published as Online First / Ahead of Print on the JPIM website.