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Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to AFIYATUN – Journal of Health Sciences undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific validity of the published work. Both the reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process.

1. Initial Screening

  • Upon submission, the editorial team conducts a preliminary review to evaluate whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and meets basic submission requirements (format, length, originality, ethical compliance, etc.).

  • Manuscripts that do not meet the criteria will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected without review.

2. Peer Review

  • Eligible manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

  • The peer review process typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and response time.

  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

    • Originality and contribution to the field

    • Scientific validity and methodology

    • Clarity and organization

    • Ethical standards

    • Relevance to the journal’s scope

3. Review Outcomes

Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editor may decide to:

  • Accept the manuscript without revision

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Request major revisions

  • Reject the manuscript

Authors will receive reviewers’ comments and are expected to revise and resubmit their manuscript within a specified time frame (usually 1–3 weeks depending on the revision level).

4. Final Decision

  • The editor evaluates the revised manuscript and, if necessary, sends it back to reviewers for a second round of review.

  • The final decision to accept or reject the manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

5. Publication

  • Accepted manuscripts proceed to the editing, layout, and proofreading stages before being published online in the upcoming issue.

  • Authors will be notified once their article is officially published.

Reviewer Ethics

  • Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

  • They must declare any conflict of interest and maintain confidentiality during and after the review process.

  • Reviewers must not use any information from the manuscript for personal advantage.