Peer Reviewer Process

The The International Medical Journal of Orthopaedic and Traumatology follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the published research. Below is the overview of the peer review process:

1. Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

2. Initial Check: The editorial team reviews the submission for completeness, relevance, and adherence to journal guidelines.

3. Double-Blind Review:

   • The manuscript is anonymized, and reviewers’ identities are kept confidential from the authors.
   • Two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise are assigned to assess the manuscript.
   • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, significance, and clarity of presentation.

4. Reviewer Feedback:

   • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend one of the following: accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject.
   • The editorial team compiles these recommendations.

5. Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor makes the final decision:

   • Accept: The manuscript is accepted with or without minor revisions.
   • Revise: Authors are asked to revise and resubmit their manuscript according to the reviewers’ comments.
   • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication.

6. Revisions (if applicable): Authors revise the manuscript and resubmit it for further review. In some cases, the revised manuscript is sent back to the original reviewers for confirmation.

7. Final Decision and Publication: Once the manuscript meets the reviewers' and editor’s standards, it is accepted and moves to the final stages of publication.

This process ensures high-quality research is published in a fair, unbiased, and transparent manner.