Review Process

The International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences follows a structured editorial and peer review process to evaluate the scientific quality, originality, relevance, ethical standards, and overall suitability of submitted manuscripts. The journal publishes research related to assisted reproductive technologies, fertility, infertility, reproductive medicine, reproductive health, embryology, and related biomedical sciences. The official journal platform provides manuscript submission, editorial, and publication information.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original.
  • The work has not been published previously.
  • The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere.
  • All authors have approved the submission.
  • Required ethical and publication declarations are included.
  • The manuscript follows the journal's Author Guidelines.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

After submission, the manuscript undergoes an initial editorial assessment.

The editorial team may evaluate:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Basic scientific quality.
  • Originality.
  • Manuscript completeness.
  • Ethical considerations.
  • General presentation and suitability for peer review.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or may not proceed to peer review.

3. Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts considered suitable for review may be assigned to qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

Reviewers may be selected based on their knowledge of areas such as:

  • Assisted reproductive technologies
  • Fertility and infertility
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Embryology
  • Reproductive biology
  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Maternal and reproductive health
  • Related biomedical sciences

4. Peer Review

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript objectively and provide comments to assist the editorial decision-making process.

The review may consider:

  • Originality
  • Scientific significance
  • Research methodology
  • Quality of data
  • Validity of results
  • Interpretation of findings
  • Quality of references
  • Ethical compliance
  • Clarity and organization
  • Relevance to the journal

5. Reviewer Comments

Reviewers may identify strengths, weaknesses, methodological concerns, ethical issues, or areas requiring clarification.

Reviewer comments should be:

  • Clear
  • Constructive
  • Evidence-based
  • Professional
  • Relevant to the manuscript

Authors may be asked to respond to reviewer comments during revision.

6. Editorial Decision

Following editorial assessment and peer review, a manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final decision is based on the overall quality and suitability of the manuscript, together with reviewer and editorial evaluations.

7. Revision Process

When revisions are requested, authors should carefully address the comments provided by reviewers and editors.

Authors should:

  • Revise the manuscript appropriately.
  • Respond to reviewer comments.
  • Explain important changes made.
  • Provide additional information where necessary.
  • Ensure that the revised manuscript remains accurate and consistent.

A revised manuscript may undergo additional editorial or peer review.

8. Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review should be treated as confidential.

Reviewers and editors should not improperly disclose, distribute, or use unpublished information contained in a manuscript.

Confidential information should not be used for personal, professional, or commercial advantage.

9. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers and editors should disclose potential conflicts of interest.

A reviewer should decline an assignment when a personal, professional, financial, institutional, or other relationship could compromise an impartial evaluation.

10. Research Ethics

The review process may consider ethical requirements relevant to the research.

Particular attention may be given to studies involving:

  • Human participants
  • Patients
  • Clinical research
  • Reproductive materials
  • Embryos
  • Sensitive medical information
  • Animal research

Where applicable, manuscripts should provide appropriate ethical approval and informed consent information.