Peer Review Policy

JOMERI uses an online submission and review system. The submission and peer review of every article must be managed using this system and based on 'double-blind' Peer Review Policy.

All submitted manuscripts are reviewed through 'double-blind' peer review process that means the identities of the authors are kept confidential from the reviewers, and vice versa.

All submissions are initially assessed by the Chief Editor, who decides whether or not the article fits the scope of the journal and is suitable for peer review. Submissions considered suitable are assigned to two or more independent experts, who assess the article for clarity, validity, and sound methodology.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review process, meaning that authors and reviewers remain anonymous for the review process. The review period is expected to take around four to six weeks. Reviewers are asked to provide formative feedback, even if an article is not deemed suitable for publication in the journal.

Based on the reviewer reports the editor will make a recommendation for rejection, minor or major revisions, or acceptance. Overall editorial responsibility rests with the journal’s Editorial Board.

Selection of Papers

JOMERI Editorial Board is responsible for ensuring that the peer-review process is fair and timely. This selection of papers should be based on the scientific quality of the content and the topic should clearly fall within the focus and scope of JOMERI Journal.

Selection of Reviewers

JOMERI Editorial Board will select reviewers who have suitable expertise in the field and must review all disclosures of potential conflicts of interest made by reviewers in order to determine whether there is any potential for bias.

Research articles must typically be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, and where necessary JOMERI editorial board will seek additional opinion such as adding third reviewer or so on.

JOMERI Editorial Board must follow best practice guidance provided by the Publisher on avoiding the selection of fraudulent peer reviewers.

Review Process and Transparency

Reviewing process will consider novelty, objectivity, method, scientific impact, conclusion, and references. Reviewers’ comments will be sent to the corresponding author for necessary actions and responses. Editorial Board will evaluate the reviewer’s comment and then send the final decision regarding the submission to the corresponding author based on reviewer’s recommendation.

JOMERI Editorial Board, author, and reviewers shall use the electronic submission system for all journal communications and make appropriate use of JOMERI plagiarism screening using Turnitin.

Confidentiality

JOMERI Editorial Board shall protect the confidentiality of all material submitted to the journal and all communications with reviewers. JOMERI editorial board will also made sure that reviewers are unaware of the identity of the authors, and authors are also unaware of the identity of reviewers (double blind review method).

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

JOMERI editorial board shall follow the Journal’s policy relating to the disclosure of conflicts of interest by authors and reviewers.

Authors and Reviewers will receive support and guidance from JOMERI Editorial Board throughout the publishing process.