Peer Review Process

JOMVOC implements a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of published research. The review process follows these steps:

1. Initial Screening (1-3 days)

Editorial office checks manuscript for adherence to submission guidelines

Plagiarism detection using specialized software

Basic formatting and scope assessment

2. Editor Assignment (3-5 days)

Editor-in-Chief assigns manuscript to appropriate Section Editor

Section Editor selects minimum two qualified peer reviewers

3. Peer Review (2-4 weeks)

Reviewers evaluate:

Scientific merit and originality

Research methodology

Results interpretation

Writing quality and clarity

Relevance to the field

Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendation

4. Editorial Decision (1 week)

Based on reviewer recommendations, editors make one of following decisions:

Accept

Minor Revision

Major Revision

Reject

5. Revision Process (if applicable)

Authors have 2-4 weeks for minor revisions

Authors have 4-8 weeks for major revisions

Revised manuscripts may undergo second round of review