Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Phytomedicine and Integrative Health Journal (PIHJ) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance. The review process is carried out as follows:

1. Initial Editorial Screening

  • Each submission is first checked by the editorial office forscope, formatting, plagiarism, and compliance with author guidelines.
  • Submissions containingplaceholder text (e.g., Lorem Ipsum), empty templates, incomplete manuscripts, or content clearly outside the journal’s scope will be subject to immediate rejection (desk rejection) without peer review.
  • Only manuscripts meeting the minimum requirements proceed to the next stage.

2. Editorial Assessment

  • The Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor evaluates the manuscript forscientific merit and relevance.
  • Manuscripts deemed suitable are forwarded to peer reviewers.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

  • At leasttwo independent reviewers are assigned to evaluate each manuscript.
  • Both authors and reviewers remainanonymous to ensure impartiality.
  • Reviewers assessoriginality, methodology, clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field.

4. Reviewer Reports

  • Reviewers provide structured feedback and recommend one of the following decisions:
    • Accept
    • Accept with minor revisions
    • Major revisions required (resubmission)
    • Reject

5. Editorial Decision

  • The Editor considers the reviewers’ recommendations and makes thefinal decision.
  • If reviewer opinions are significantly divergent, athird reviewer may be consulted.

6. Revision and Resubmission

  • Authors are given an opportunity torevise their manuscript in line with reviewer comments.
  • Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers if necessary.

7. Final Acceptance and Publication

  • Once accepted, the manuscript undergoescopyediting, typesetting, and online publication.
  • All accepted articles are published open access and remain freely available to readers worldwide.

PIHJ is committed to a fair, objective, and timely review process that upholds the integrity of scientific publishing.