Peer Review Process

Emerging Medical Science is an international open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality articles across a broad range of medical and healthcare research areas. As a non-profit publication, it aims to advance medical science and healthcare practices by providing a platform for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to share their findings and innovations.

Manuscript Submission

The corresponding or submitting author submits the manuscript through the journal’s online platform along with essential information, including author details and a cover letter explaining the significance of the study. The editor checks the submission for compliance with formatting requirements and ethical standards.

Editorial Review

The editorial team conducts an initial assessment to determine whether the manuscript aligns with the journal's aims and scope. During this stage, the manuscript is also screened for originality using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts that do not meet the required standards may be desk-rejected.

Reviewer Identification

For manuscripts that successfully pass the initial review stage, the editor identifies three suitable reviewers based on their expertise and familiarity with the subject area. The identities of reviewers remain confidential from authors.

Invitation to Review

Selected reviewers receive an email invitation containing a brief overview of the manuscript and a request to evaluate it. They are given a specific timeframe to confirm their availability and complete the review process.

Review Assignment

After accepting the invitation, reviewers gain access to the manuscript through the journal's online system. They evaluate several aspects of the manuscript, including the validity of the research question, methodological strength, interpretation of data, and overall contribution to the field.

Reviewer Feedback

Reviewers submit their assessments and provide recommendations regarding the publication status of the manuscript, such as acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. They are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to help authors improve the quality of their work.

Editorial Decision-Making

Based on reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the editor makes an editorial decision. Possible outcomes include acceptance, conditional acceptance requiring revisions, or rejection. The final decision is based on the overall quality and significance of the manuscript.

Communication of Decision

The editor communicates the decision to the authors through the journal's online system, including reviewer comments and suggestions while maintaining reviewer confidentiality. Authors are informed of any required revisions and the reasons behind the decision.

Revision and Resubmission

If revisions are requested, authors revise the manuscript according to reviewer feedback and submit the revised version along with a detailed response letter explaining the changes made and addressing each reviewer comment.

Follow-up Review (If Necessary)

The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers or assigned to new reviewers depending on the extent of the revisions. Reviewers assess whether their concerns have been adequately addressed and whether the manuscript now meets publication standards.

Final Decision

The editor makes the final decision after evaluating the revised manuscript and reviewers' assessments. The decision is communicated to the authors, and accepted manuscripts proceed to the next stage of publication.

Publication Preparation

Accepted manuscripts undergo final editorial checks for formatting accuracy and consistency. They are then prepared for publication and made publicly available through the journal's open-access platform.

Appeal Process

Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit an appeal with a detailed justification to the Editor-in-Chief. All appeals are handled according to COPE guidelines.

This peer review process emphasizes transparency, constructive feedback, and rigorous evaluation while maintaining reviewer confidentiality, ensuring the integrity, reliability, and quality of research published in Emerging Medical Science.