Peer Review Policy

Asian Journal of Public Health and Nursing (AJPHN) applies a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and relevance of all published content.

Type of Review

AJPHN uses a double-blind peer review system, where:

  • The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers.

  • The identities of reviewers are concealed from authors.

This approach minimizes bias and promotes objective evaluation.

Review Process

  1. Initial Screening Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by the editorial team for scope, formatting, and ethical compliance.

  2. Reviewer Assignment Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

  3. Evaluation Criteria Reviewers assess:

    • Originality and significance of the research

    • Methodological rigor

    • Clarity of presentation

    • Ethical standards and citation practices

  4. Decision Making Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial team may decide to:

    • Accept the manuscript

    • Request revisions (minor or major)

    • Reject the manuscript

  5. Timeline The average review period is 4–6 weeks but may vary depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Reviewer Ethics

AJPHN adheres to the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality

  • Declare conflicts of interest

  • Provide constructive and unbiased feedback

Exceptions

Editorials, letters, and invited commentaries may undergo editorial review only, and this will be clearly stated in the published article.