Peer Review Policy

The Mader e Milat International Journal of Nursing and Allied Sciences (MINAS) uses an online submission and review system. The submission and peer review of every article must be managed using this system and based on 'double-blind' Peer Review Policy.

All submitted manuscripts are reviewed through 'double-blind' peer review process that means the identities of the authors are kept confidential from the reviewers, and vice versa.

All submissions are initially assessed by the Chief Editor, who decides whether or not the article fits the scope of the journal and is suitable for peer review. Submissions considered suitable are assigned to two or more independent experts, who assess the article for clarity, validity, and sound methodology.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review process, meaning that authors and reviewers remain anonymous for the review process. The review period is expected to take around four to six weeks. Reviewers are asked to provide formative feedback, even if an article is not deemed suitable for publication in the journal.

Based on the reviewer reports the editor will make a recommendation for rejection, minor or major revisions, or acceptance. Overall editorial responsibility rests with the journal’s Editorial Board.

Selection of Papers

MINAS Editorial Board is responsible for ensuring that the peer-review process is fair and timely. This selection of papers should be based on the scientific quality of the content and the topic should clearly fall within the focus and scope of MINAS Journal.

Selection of Reviewers

MINAS Editorial Board will select reviewers who have suitable expertise in the field and must review all disclosures of potential conflicts of interest made by reviewers in order to determine whether there is any potential for bias.

Research articles must typically be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, and where necessary MINAS editorial board will seek additional opinion such as adding third reviewer or so on.

MINAS Editorial Board must follow best practice guidance provided by the Publisher on avoiding the selection of fraudulent peer reviewers.

Review Process and Transparency

Reviewing process will consider novelty, objectivity, method, scientific impact, conclusion, and references. Reviewers’ comments will be sent to the corresponding author for necessary actions and responses. Editorial Board will evaluate the reviewer’s comment and then send the final decision regarding the submission to the corresponding author based on reviewer’s recommendation.

MINAS Editorial Board, author, and reviewers shall use the electronic submission system for all journal communications and make appropriate use of MINAS plagiarism screening using Turnitin.

Confidentiality

MINAS Editorial Board shall protect the confidentiality of all material submitted to the journal and all communications with reviewers. MINAS editorial board will also made sure that reviewers are unaware of the identity of the authors, and authors are also unaware of the identity of reviewers (double blind review method).

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

MINAS editorial board shall follow the Journal’s policy relating to the disclosure of conflicts of interest by authors and reviewers.

Authors and Reviewers will receive support and guidance from MINAS Editorial Board throughout the publishing process.

Peer Review Procedure

 MINAS uses an online submission and review system. The submission and peer review of every article must be managed using this system and based on following 'double-blind' Peer Review Policy.
 MINAS Editorial Board is responsible for the selection of papers and the selection of reviewers.
 Articles must typically be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers.
 Reviewers are unaware of the identity of the authors, and authors are also unaware of the identity of reviewers (double blind review)
 Reviewing process will consider novelty, objectivity, method, scientific impact, conclusion, and references.
 The final decision of manuscript acceptance shall be made by the Editorial Board according to reviewers’ critical comments.
 Associate Editor will send the final decision regarding the submission to the corresponding author based on the reviewer’s recommendation.
 MINAS Editorial Board shall protect the confidentiality of all material submitted to the journal and all communications with reviewers.