Reviewer Procedure

The Internal Medicine – Open Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies on all aspects of internal medicine.

1. Review Process:

  • Peer Review: Manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial board and external reviewers to ensure scientific rigor and relevance.

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from sharing or discussing them with others without explicit authorization.

2. Ethical Standards:

  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their impartiality.

  • Research Integrity: Reviewers are responsible for alerting the editors to any research misconduct, including issues related to authorship, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, multiple publication, conflicts of interest, privacy and confidentiality, and protection of human subjects and animals in research.

3. Review Content:

  • Evaluation Criteria: Reviewers assess the originality, scientific importance, adequacy of the methodology, substantial evidence for the conclusions, ethical and legal suitability, and correct and pertinent references of the manuscript.

  • Constructive Feedback: Provide specific comments to help authors improve their manuscripts, focusing on substantive issues and offering concrete suggestions for revision.

4. Final Recommendations:

  • Decision Categories: Reviewers recommend one of the following decisions:

    • Accept without any changes: Reserved for exceptional manuscripts that demonstrate exemplary scholarship.

    • Accept with minor revisions: For manuscripts that show promise but require minor amendments to enhance clarity, context, or polish.

    • Consider after major revisions: Indicates that significant revisions are necessary for publication.

    • Revise and resubmit: For manuscripts that show potential but require substantial changes.

    • Reject the paper: For manuscripts with considerable flaws or lack of original contribution.

By adhering to these guidelines, reviewers contribute significantly to the integrity and quality of the journal's publications, ensuring that they advance the field of internal medicine.