Peer Review Policy

JAMRIS applies a double-blind peer review model. The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process in order to support an independent, fair, and unbiased evaluation.
All manuscripts submitted to JAMRIS undergo an initial editorial assessment. At this stage, the journal verifies whether the submission fits the aims and scope of the journal, complies with the formal submission requirements, and meets the journal’s basic editorial and ethical standards. Submissions may also be checked for originality before they proceed further in the editorial process.
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s basic requirements, fall outside the journal’s scope, or raise serious concerns regarding originality, scientific quality, or publication ethics may be rejected at the preliminary stage without external peer review.
Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment are normally sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers are selected on the basis of their academic competence, availability, and the absence of conflicts of interest.
All participants in the peer review process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Where a conflict of interest is identified, the manuscript or review assignment will be reassigned as appropriate.
Reviewers are asked to evaluate the originality, scientific quality, methodological soundness, clarity of presentation, relevance to the journal’s scope, and the validity of the conclusions. Reviews should be objective, constructive, evidence-based, and respectful.
Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts and all related materials as confidential. Manuscripts under review may not be shared, discussed with others, or used for personal or professional advantage prior to publication.
Based on the reviewers’ reports and the editorial assessment, the journal may reach one of the following decisions:
- accept,
- accept with minor revisions,
- request major revisions,
- reject.
When revisions are requested, authors are expected to submit a revised version of the manuscript together with a clear response to the reviewers’ and editors’ comments. Authors are also expected to submit revisions and any required documents within the deadline indicated by the editorial office.
Where necessary, a revised manuscript may be returned for further assessment.
The final decision on acceptance or rejection is made by the Editor-in-Chief on the basis of the peer review process, the editorial assessment, and the journal’s editorial standards.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, language editing, production, and publication.
Authors may be asked to review and approve editorial, linguistic, or technical corrections introduced during the post-acceptance stage. The timely cooperation of authors at this stage is necessary for the preparation of the final version for publication.
If an author fails to respond within a reasonable period, repeatedly does not cooperate with the editorial office, or does not approve essential corrections required for publication, the journal reserves the right to suspend further processing of the manuscript or to withdraw the article from publication at any stage prior to final publication.
Acceptance of a manuscript may be reconsidered if substantial editorial, ethical, or technical issues are identified before final publication.
Submission to JAMRIS implies acceptance of the journal’s editorial and publication policies.
The journal makes reasonable efforts to process submissions efficiently, but does not guarantee publication within a specific issue or timeframe.