Review Policy
The Journal of Microbiology and Infectious
Diseases (JMID) employs a rigorous peer-review process for submitted articles.
Key features of this process include:
Peer-Review
Assignment
·
Upon
passing initial checks, manuscripts undergo review by a minimum of two
independent experts.
·
The
review process follows a single-blind model, where reviewers are aware of
authors' identities, but authors remain unaware of reviewers' identities.
·
Peer-review
comments are confidential and disclosed only with the explicit consent of the
reviewer.
Characteristics
of the Peer-Review Process
·
All
research articles are evaluated by at least two qualified experts.
·
Reviewers
are given a 28-day timeframe to complete their assessments. After this period,
reviews become overdue. In case of non-response, the manuscript invitation is
withdrawn, and an alternative reviewer is approached.
Communication
with Corresponding Author:
·
The
corresponding author receives an email upon reviewers' submission of comments
to JMID.
·
The
Editor checks and conveys these comments to the corresponding author, with or
without additional remarks.
·
The
corresponding author is required to submit the revised manuscript, addressing
editorial and reviewer comments, within three weeks.
·
Failure
to submit the revised version within the stipulated timeframe results in the
article being considered rejected, and its metadata is removed from the system.
Revised
Manuscripts
If necessary, revised manuscripts may be
sent to the original reviewers for reassessment.
Publication
Decision
Final publication decisions rest with the
Editor-in-Chief or an appropriate editorial board member, based on the provided
reviews.
Timeline
Assuming smooth progression from submission to revision, a timeframe of 6-8 weeks is typically required to reach a conclusion regarding acceptance or rejection.