Peer Review Policy

MJPAHS is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual multidisciplinary biomedical journal devoted to Health Sciences. The types of manuscripts accepted for publication include Original Research Papers, Review Articles, Case Reports, Brief Reports, Viewpoints, and Short Communications.

• Submission Implications: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. If accepted, they cannot be published elsewhere in the same form without the publisher's written consent.
• Initial Review: Manuscripts are reviewed by the editors within one to two weeks for the initial assessment. If they do not meet the journal's criteria, they are rejected.
• Peer Review Process: Manuscripts meeting the initial criteria are sent to two specialized reviewers. Reviewers have two weeks to decide whether to review the manuscript. If no response is received, new reviewers are assigned.
• Review Duration: The review process may take up to six weeks for the first decision. Reviewers use the journal review form and may provide additional comments.
• Review Decisions: Reviewers can make one of the following decisions:
• Accept Submission: The manuscript is accepted without revisions.
• Revisions Required: The manuscript is accepted after minor revisions.
• Resubmit for Review: The manuscript needs significant changes and another round of review.
• Resubmit Elsewhere: The manuscript does not fit the journal's focus and scope.
• Decline Submission: The manuscript is not accepted for publication.
• Final Decision: Editors make the final decision based on reviewers' recommendations and comments, and the final decision is communicated to the author.