Peer Review Process
The International Journal of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine from IASMPMM is committed to maintaining the integrity, objectivity, transparency, and ethics of its peer-review process.
Each paper undergoes initial editorial screening before it is subjected to peer-review process by external peers.
Editorial and Review Workflow
- Manuscript Submission
- Initial Editorial Screening
- Scope and Quality Assessment
- Peer Review
- Reviewer Recommendations
- Editorial Decision
- Revision, if Required
- Final Evaluation
- Acceptance and Publication
Peer Review
Manuscripts that are considered appropriate for the review process are reviewed by experts who have subject knowledge.
The journal may employ a double-blind review process whereby both the reviewers and authors are anonymous to each other.
Review Criteria
Below are the important review criteria for better understanding.
| Evaluation Area | Key Considerations |
|---|---|
| Originality | Does the research provide a meaningful contribution? |
| Research Question | Is the research problem clearly defined? |
| Methodology | Are the methods appropriate and adequately described? |
| Data Analysis | Are the analyses scientifically sound? |
| Results | Are findings clearly presented? |
| Discussion | Are findings interpreted appropriately? |
| Ethical Standards | Are applicable ethical requirements addressed? |
| References | Are relevant and credible sources included? |
Possible Editorial Decisions
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision and Resubmission
- Reject
It is important for those who receive revisions of their articles to respond very cautiously to the review comments.
The whole aim of the peer review process is to guarantee that the science published in the journal is of good quality, integrity, relevance, and reliability.
