Procedure for Review
The Pakistan Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research (PJAMMR) upholds a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the scientific validity, originality, and ethical integrity of all published content. The review process is designed to maintain high academic standards, promote evidence-based research, and enhance the quality of medical literature.
1. Initial Manuscript Evaluation
Upon submission, all manuscripts undergo a preliminary assessment by the Editorial Office to verify compliance with:
✔ Journal scope and guidelines
✔ Ethical and plagiarism screening (using advanced plagiarism detection software)
✔ Adherence to ICMJE and COPE publishing standards
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s basic requirements may be returned for revision or declined at this stage.
2. Peer-Review Assignment
PJAMMR follows a double-blind peer-review system, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to maintain impartiality and objectivity.
✔ Each manuscript is assigned to two or more expert reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area.
✔ The reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, scientific soundness, methodology, data analysis, ethical considerations, and clinical significance.
✔ Reviewers provide detailed constructive feedback and recommendations for acceptance, revision, or rejection.
3. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:
✔ Accept without changes – The manuscript meets all publishing standards and is accepted for publication.
✔ Minor Revisions – Authors must address minor concerns before final acceptance.
✔ Major Revisions – Significant improvements are required; the revised manuscript is subject to re-evaluation.
✔ Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal's standards for publication.
Authors are expected to submit revised manuscripts within the stipulated timeframe, addressing all reviewer comments systematically.
4. Final Review & Publication
✔ Once revised, the manuscript undergoes a final evaluation by the Editorial Board to ensure all revisions have been properly implemented.
✔ The final proofreading and formatting process is conducted before publication.
✔ Accepted articles are published online first, followed by inclusion in the upcoming issue.
5. Ethical Considerations & Transparency
PJAMMR adheres to the highest ethical publishing standards, ensuring:
✔ Strict adherence to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
✔ Prevention of conflicts of interest between authors, reviewers, and editors
✔ Commitment to data integrity, research transparency, and reproducibility
The Editorial Board reserves the right to retract or correct articles post-publication if ethical violations or errors are identified.
6. Timeline for Review Process
PJAMMR is committed to ensuring a timely yet thorough review process:
???? Initial Screening – 1 to 2 weeks
???? Peer Review Process – 4 to 6 weeks
???? Author Revisions – 2 to 4 weeks
???? Final Decision & Publication – 2 to 3 weeks
7. Appeals & Disputes
Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may submit a formal appeal, providing evidence-based justifications. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and an independent advisory panel before a final decision is made.
