PEER REVIEW POLICY

The primary goal of the peer-review process at the Ghalib International Journal of Medical Sciences (Ghalib MJ) is to enhance the quality of articles published in the journal. To achieve this, Ghalib MJ is committed to publishing manuscripts that meet high scientific and academic standards.

Type of Peer Review: Double-Blind Review

Stages of Peer Review, Acceptance, and Publication

1. Initial Screening

  • The manuscript is first checked for compliance with the Author Guidelines and the journal’s formatting requirements.

  • If the files are incomplete or the format is not followed, the manuscript is returned to the author for correction.

  • Once the file is complete, the manuscript is screened for similarity using plagiarism detection software. It is then sent to the Editor-in-Chief for an initial assessment regarding its scope and relevance to the journal.

    • If the similarity index and the editor’s assessment are positive, the manuscript is forwarded to the Section Editor to assign reviewers.

    • If the assessment is negative, a rejection letter is sent to the author.

2. Sending for Peer Review

  • If all files are complete and the format is correctly followed, the Section Editor sends the manuscript to one or two reviewers for evaluation.

3. Receiving Review Reports

  • After receiving the reviewers’ feedback, the manuscript is processed according to the following criteria:

    • Both Positive Reviews: The manuscript is sent to the author with reviewer comments for revision.

    • One Positive and One Negative Review: The Editor-in-Chief decides whether the manuscript may proceed to revision. If approved, the author is invited to revise the manuscript according to the reviewers’ comments.

    • Both Negative Reviews: The manuscript is rejected, and a formal rejection letter is sent to the author.

4. Receiving Revisions and Final Review

  • After the author submits the revised manuscript addressing all reviewer comments, the file is sent to one of the original reviewers for final evaluation.

    • If the revisions are fully approved, the manuscript is referred to the Editor-in-Chief for issuance of an acceptance letter.

    • If the revisions are incomplete, the manuscript is returned to the author for additional changes. Once resubmitted, it undergoes another final check by the reviewer. If approved, the acceptance process proceeds.

5. Placement in the List of Accepted Articles

  • All manuscripts approved by the Editor-in-Chief are placed in the queue of articles ready for publication.

6. Publication

  • Before publication, all accepted articles undergo copyediting, layout, and proofreading.

  • The corresponding author receives the final version for review and approval. Only after their confirmation will the article be published online and in print.

Note:
All official correspondence is conducted exclusively with the corresponding author. Co-authors are only informed of major decisions. Follow-ups regarding review progress, revision timelines, acceptance, and publication must be handled solely by the corresponding author.