Peer Review
Medvix Publications is committed to ensuring the quality, integrity, and scientific validity of all published articles through a rigorous and transparent peer review process.
Review Model
All manuscripts submitted to Medvix journals undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure an unbiased evaluation.
Peer Review Process
Each manuscript follows these steps:
1. Initial Editorial Screening
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Assessment of scope, formatting, and completeness
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Plagiarism check using iThenticate
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Manuscripts not meeting basic requirements may be rejected without review
2. Assignment to Editors
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The manuscript is assigned to an Editor or Associate Editor based on subject expertise
3. Reviewer Selection
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At least two independent expert reviewers are invited
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Reviewers are selected based on:
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Subject expertise
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Research background
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Publication record
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4. Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
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Originality and novelty
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Scientific quality and methodology
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Relevance to journal scope
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Clarity of presentation
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Ethical compliance
5. Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
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Accept
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Minor Revision
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Major Revision
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Reject
6. Revision Process
Authors are required to:
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Address reviewer comments point-by-point
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Submit a revised manuscript within the given timeline
7. Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision after evaluating:
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Reviewer feedback
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Revised manuscript quality
Review Timeline
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Initial screening: 2–5 days
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Peer review: 2–3 weeks
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Final decision: 1 week after revision
Confidentiality
All manuscripts and review reports are treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or use unpublished information.
Conflict of Interest
Editors and reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if necessary.
Ethical Standards
The peer review process follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics to ensure ethical and transparent evaluation.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Reviewers are expected to:
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Provide objective and constructive feedback
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Maintain confidentiality
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Complete reviews within the specified time
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Identify relevant published work not cited
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a detailed justification. All appeals are reviewed by the editorial board.
Post-Publication Review
Concerns raised after publication (e.g., errors or ethical issues) will be investigated, and appropriate actions (correction or retraction) will be taken.