Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Modern Medical Research (JMMR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, scientific integrity, and research excellence. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of accurate, original, and scientifically sound research.

Review Model

The journal follows a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Under this system:

  • Authors' identities are concealed from reviewers.

  • Reviewers' identities are concealed from authors.

  • Editorial decisions are made independently based on the scientific merit of the manuscript.

This approach promotes fairness, objectivity, and unbiased evaluation.

Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial assessment by the Editorial Office to determine:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope and aims.

  • Compliance with submission guidelines.

  • Originality and plagiarism screening.

  • Ethical compliance and research integrity.

  • Overall quality and suitability for peer review.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without external review.

External Peer Review

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to qualified independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Typically, each manuscript is evaluated by at least two reviewers.

Reviewers assess:

  • Originality and novelty of the research.

  • Scientific and methodological rigor.

  • Validity of results and conclusions.

  • Relevance to modern medical research and practice.

  • Quality of data analysis and interpretation.

  • Clarity, organization, and presentation of the manuscript.

  • Ethical compliance and citation practices.

Editorial Decisions

Based on reviewer recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor may make one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Major revisions required

  • Resubmit for further review

  • Reject

Authors are provided with reviewer comments and editorial feedback to support revisions where applicable.

Revision Process

Authors receiving revision requests should address all reviewer comments carefully and submit a revised manuscript along with a detailed response letter explaining how each comment has been addressed.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.

Review Timeline

The journal strives to provide timely decisions while maintaining rigorous review standards.

Typical review timeline:

  • Initial Editorial Screening: 3–7 days

  • Peer Review Process: 2–4 weeks

  • Final Editorial Decision: 1–2 weeks after reviewer reports are received

Actual timelines may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Conduct objective and constructive evaluations.

  • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

  • Report suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical concerns.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.

  • Complete reviews within the requested timeframe.

Ethical Standards

The Journal of Modern Medical Research adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics standards. Any evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, unethical research practices, or conflicts of interest will be investigated and may result in rejection, correction, or retraction of published articles.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers may not disclose, discuss, or use unpublished information contained in submitted manuscripts for personal or professional advantage.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit a formal appeal to the Editorial Office. Appeals must include a detailed justification and supporting evidence. All appeals are reviewed independently by the Editorial Board, and the final decision will be communicated to the author.

The Journal of Modern Medical Research remains committed to a transparent, fair, and rigorous peer-review process that supports the advancement of high-quality medical research worldwide.