At International Journal of Clinical Medical Research (IJCMR), we are committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and scientific rigor through a structured and transparent peer review process. All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review to ensure unbiased, objective, and constructive evaluation.

🔍 1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is first reviewed by the editorial office for:

• Alignment with the journal’s Aims and Scope

• Compliance with submission guidelines

• Language quality and scientific clarity

• Plagiarism check using professional software

Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria may be rejected at this stage without external review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are sent to two or more independent expert reviewers. Both the identities of the authors and the reviewers are concealed during the review process.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• Originality and scientific merit

• Methodological soundness

• Data quality and interpretation

• Relevance and contribution to the field

• Ethical compliance

Reviewers are asked to provide detailed comments and recommendations (accept, minor/major revision, reject).

🧾 3. Editorial Decision

The editorial team, guided by reviewers’ feedback, makes one of the following decisions:

• Accept

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Authors will receive a decision letter along with anonymized reviewer comments.

🔄 4. Revision and Resubmission

Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ comments and resubmit within the specified deadline. Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.

✅ 5. Final Acceptance and Production

Once a manuscript is accepted, it undergoes copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading before publication. Authors will be asked to approve the final version (proof) before it goes online.

⏱️ Review Timeline

• Initial Editorial Decision: Within 5–7 working days

• Peer Review Duration: Typically 3–4 weeks

• Average Time from Submission to First Decision: ~21 days

• Average Time to Publication: ~6–8 weeks

🤝 Reviewer Guidelines & Ethics

IJCMR follows the ethical standards of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). All reviewers are expected to:

• Treat manuscripts as confidential documents

• Provide constructive, unbiased, and timely feedback

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest

• Report any suspected plagiarism or unethical conduct

📩 Want to Become a Reviewer?

We welcome qualified researchers and clinicians to join our reviewer pool. Please send your CV and area of expertise to:
📧 [email protected]