review process
The International Journal of Advanced Fertility and Reproductive Sciences follows a structured peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific validity, and relevance of submitted manuscripts.
- Initial Editorial Assessment
Each submitted manuscript is first checked by the editorial team for scope, originality, basic quality, formatting, and compliance with the journal's submission and ethical requirements. - Reviewer Selection
Manuscripts suitable for review are assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area. Reviewers are selected based on their academic knowledge and experience. - Peer Review
Reviewers independently evaluate the manuscript, considering the research methodology, originality, scientific significance, analysis, interpretation of results, ethical standards, references, and overall presentation. - Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations to the editorial team. They may recommend acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. - Author Revision
When revisions are required, authors are given an opportunity to respond to reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript. Authors should clearly address the requested changes and provide explanations where necessary. - Editorial Decision
The editorial team considers the reviewers' assessments, the authors' responses, and the overall quality of the manuscript before reaching a final decision. - Final Decision and Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to editorial preparation, production, and publication after completion of the required formalities.
The journal maintains confidentiality, fairness, impartiality, and research integrity throughout the review process. The final decision regarding publication rests with the editorial team.
