Editorial Process

The Journal of Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Studies (JCEHSS) follows a structured and transparent editorial process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and ethically sound research in clinical and experimental health sciences.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

Scope and Relevance:
Manuscripts must present original research, reviews, or theoretical contributions aligned with the journal’s focus on clinical, experimental, and health sciences. Authors are encouraged to review the Aims and Scope before submission.

Plagiarism Screening:
All submissions undergo plagiarism checks using industry-standard software (e.g., Turnitin). JCEHSS enforces a strict 19% similarity threshold. Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be returned or rejected.

Formatting Requirements:
Manuscripts must adhere to the Author Guidelines, including title, abstract, keywords, structured body (IMRAD for research articles), figures, tables, references (APA style), and ethical statements.

2. Peer Review Policy

Double-Blind Review:
Each manuscript is evaluated through a double-blind review process, ensuring confidentiality between authors and reviewers. At least two independent reviewers assess every submission.

Reviewer Selection:
Reviewers are chosen based on subject expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest. They are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

Review Timeline:
Reviews are generally completed within 2–4 weeks. The editorial office monitors progress to maintain timely communication with authors.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

Possible Decisions:

  • ✅ Accept
  • ✏️ Minor or Major Revisions
  • ❌ Reject

Revisions and Resubmissions:
Authors must address reviewer comments in a point-by-point response and submit revisions within the designated timeline. Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review if necessary.

Appeals:
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification. Appeals are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and/or an independent board member.

4. Ethical Standards and Responsibilities

Authorship Criteria:
All listed authors must have contributed substantially to the work. The corresponding author ensures that all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

Conflict of Interest:
All contributors—authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any conflicts that may influence evaluation or publication decisions.

Research Ethics Compliance:
Studies involving human or animal subjects must include ethical clearance and informed consent statements. JCEHSS adheres to international ethical standards for clinical and experimental research.

5. Post-Publication Policy

Corrections and Retractions:
In cases of factual errors, ethical violations, or misconduct, the journal may issue:

  • Erratum: Publisher-corrected errors
  • Corrigendum: Author-corrected errors
  • Retraction: Withdrawal of invalid or unethical research

Archiving:
All published content is archived in secure repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and citation continuity.

6. Editorial Board Responsibilities

Selection:
Members are chosen based on expertise, research credentials, and commitment to ethical publishing.

Duties:

  • Overseeing peer review
  • Ensuring editorial quality
  • Supporting journal policy development

Rotation and Renewal:
The editorial board is periodically refreshed to maintain diversity, expertise, and innovation.

7. Communication and Transparency

Author Support:
The editorial office assists with manuscript tracking, revision guidance, and publication-related queries.

Professional Conduct:
All interactions between authors, reviewers, and editors must remain respectful, timely, and professional, fostering a collaborative scholarly environment.