Review Process

Peer Review Process

 

The American Journal of Patient Health Information( AJPHI) employs a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the manuscripts we consider for publication. Peer review plays a vital role in maintaining our journal's high standards and is designed to provide constructive feedback to authors.

Our commitment to a robust peer review ensures that only high-quality, scientifically sound, and ethically responsible research contributes to the body of knowledge in patient health information. We deeply appreciate the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, whose contributions are instrumental in maintaining the journal's standards of excellence.

Here is an overview of our peer review process:

  1. Manuscript Submission:

Authors submit their manuscripts through our online submission system, including all required documents and supporting information.

  1. Editorial Office Review:

Upon receipt of a submission, our editorial office conducts an initial review to ensure that the manuscript aligns with the journal's scope and adheres to the formatting and ethical guidelines outlined in our author's instructions.

  1. Assignment to Reviewers:

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to qualified experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.

  1. Single Blinded Peer Review by a US board-certified physician:

Reviewers thoroughly evaluate the manuscript for scientific accuracy, methodological soundness, ethical considerations, and quality. They provide detailed feedback and recommendations to the authors.

  1.  Author Revisions:

Authors receive reviewers' comments and can revise their manuscript in response to the feedback provided. Revisions should address reviewers' concerns and improve the clarity and validity of the work.

  1. Re-review (if necessary):

In cases, where revisions are extensive, manuscripts may be re-reviewed to ensure that all concerns have been adequately addressed.

  1. Editorial Decision:

The editor-in-chief or handling editor evaluates the reviewers' comments, the revised manuscript, and the authors' responses to make an editorial decision.

Possible decisions include:

  • Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted for publication and send for people peer review..
  • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor revisions before acceptance.
  • Major Revisions: Significant revisions are necessary, and the manuscript will undergo another round of peer review.
  • Rejection: The manuscript does not meet the journal's standards and will not be published.
  1. People peer review

The AJPHI employs a distinctive approach by incorporating people peer reviews. Our manuscripts are featured on the official webpage of EHealthy Info. We create informative infographics and carousels related to the articles, sharing them on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, actively seeking input from readers. The editorial team diligently collects and analyzes feedback and comments from social media for 90 days after the article's initial posting. Subsequently, the gathered feedback is presented to the author.

  1. Author Revisions and review

Authors receive reviewers' comments and can revise their manuscript in response to the feedback provided. Revisions should address reviewers' concerns and improve the clarity and validity of the work.

  1. Author Notification:

Authors are informed of the editorial decision and, if applicable, receive feedback and suggestions for further improvement.

  1. Post-Publication:

Once a manuscript is accepted, it undergoes final proofreading and formatting. Authors may be asked to review and approve the final version.

The manuscript is then published in the journal's print and online editions.

  1. Post-Publication:

Published manuscripts are accessible to the global scientific community, contributing to advancing knowledge in patient health information.