Peer Review Process

Our Commitment to Quality

AJOAMS employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality.

Review Process

1. Initial Screening: Editor-in-Chief reviews all submissions for relevance and basic quality.
2. Assignment: Suitable manuscripts are assigned to Associate Editors with relevant expertise.
3. Reviewer Selection: At least two independent reviewers are selected based on expertise.
4. Review: Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, methodology, and significance.
5. Decision: Editors make final decisions based on reviewer recommendations.

Timeline

• Initial decision: 2-3 weeks
• Review completion: 4-6 weeks
• Final decision: 6-8 weeks

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are expected to:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Provide constructive feedback
• Complete reviews within deadline

Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by providing detailed justification to the Editor-in-Chief.