Peer Review Process

Review Process

Reviewers will receive an invitation to assess a manuscript via email. This invitation will include a proposed review deadline (either 2 or 3 weeks) and login details for the electronic submission system. Reviewers are required to indicate their availability to review the manuscript by logging into the system within 5 days of receiving the email, selecting either “I accept” or “I decline.” If no response is received within this timeframe, the opportunity to review the manuscript will be withdrawn.

Reviewers must complete their evaluation within the timeframe specified in the invitation email. Should unforeseen circumstances arise that hinder the timely completion of the review, reviewers should promptly notify the journal editor to facilitate appropriate arrangements for the review’s completion.

Reviewer Acknowledgment

Judi Clinical Journal acknowledges the contributions of peer reviewers. Reviewers who consent may have their names published alongside the article, while anonymous reviewers are acknowledged collectively. Authors are encouraged to suggest potential independent referees, although final referee selection is at the discretion of the editors.

Review Speed

Judi Clinical Journal strives for rapid decision-making. The initial round of peer review typically takes between 7 and 21 days, depending on the reviewers' response time. Each manuscript is reviewed by multiple anonymous reviewers, whose evaluations and reports are taken into consideration by the editor when determining whether to accept, reject, or request revisions. The editor will then relay the decision and reviewers' feedback to the authors for appropriate action. Revised manuscripts are subsequently returned to the reviewers for further assessment before a final decision is made. Ultimately, the Chief Editor makes the final determination and communicates it to the authors. If there is disagreement among reviewers in the first round, the manuscript will undergo a second round of review by different reviewers.

Decision Outcomes

Judi Clinical Journal typically involves multiple review rounds. The editor's decision letter may offer one of the following options:

Acceptance: The paper is accepted without further changes.

Conditional Acceptance: The paper is accepted in principle pending revisions addressing referees' comments. Further review is usually not required.

Revision Required: The decision is deferred pending additional work. The revised manuscript may undergo further review.

Rejection: The paper is rejected due to significant objections or inadequate substantiation of claims. Authors may be invited to resubmit with substantial revisions or appeal the decision.