Journal of Nepalese Society of Critical Care Medicine (JNSCCM) adopts the time tested rigorous peer review process to evaluate each submitted manuscript. All submitted manuscripts are passed through the initial screen which includes compliance with the scope of the journal, originality, ethical compliance including plagiarism screen by the desk editor. Following this, manuscripts deemed suitable are subjected to, in most cases, double-blind peer review process by two experts in the field. A list of possible reviewers is maintained by JNSCCM. The editorial office contacts possible reviewers for reviewing the submitted manuscript based on their subject expertise and field of interest via email or telephone. Once, they accept the invitation to review the article, the de-identified manuscript is sent to the reviewers. The reviewers are asked to provide their expert review within a deadline (usually 4-12 weeks, depending on the type of manuscript). All submissions are logged, tracked, and managed through the journal’s editorial system. The manuscripts are de-identified before sending for review to ensure confidentiality.
Since reviewing is a volunteer work, we understand that it may be difficult for our reviewers to manage their time from their busy schedule. Hence, a provision for extension of the reviewing period will be allowed once, upon the reviewers’ request. After the peer reviewing process, editors reviews the comments and present the manuscript to the editorial board. The editors also present their reviews and opinion on whether they deem the submission to be
Following this, the editor-in-chief reviews each of the manuscript personally and decides on whether the manuscript should undergo
The editorial team will communicate with the authors regarding the status of their submission and decisions. The revisions are collected from the authors. The editorial team decides on whether or not an outside review is required again. If and when the outside review is completed or also if no review is required and acceptable revisions are made, a decision is made by the editor-in-chief on whether to accept or reject the submission. Editor-in-chief holds the sole authority to accept or reject any submission. Reviewers and editors are required to declare any conflicts of interest.
Rapid review process
Authors can apply for a rapid review of their manuscripts. These will be considered on a case by case basis generally in cases of
It has to be noted that, initiation of a rapid review process doesn’t guarantee acceptance or expedited publication in case of acceptance.
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