TITU Journal

Peer Review Policy

TITU Journal of Integrative Medicine (TJIM) follows a rigorous and structured double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout all stages of evaluation.

At a Glance

Double-blind peer reviewAt least two independent expert reviewersInitial editorial screeningConfidential and ethical workflowAverage first decision: 3-5 weeks

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts must comply with the journal’s scope, formatting requirements, and ethical standards. Submissions that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors for correction prior to peer review.

Originality Requirement

TJIM considers only manuscripts that:

Are original and have not been previously published

Are not under consideration by another journal

Are not simultaneously submitted elsewhere

Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a structured multi-stage evaluation process:

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial team to ensure:

Relevance to the journal’s scope

Compliance with formatting requirements

Adherence to ethical standards

Successful plagiarism screening

Only manuscripts that meet these criteria proceed to peer review.

2. Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Reviewers are selected based on:

Subject expertise

Academic qualifications

Publication record

Absence of conflicts of interest

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

Scientific originality

Methodological rigor

Clinical or academic relevance

Clarity and organization

Validity of results and conclusions

3. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ reports, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

Accept

Minor Revision

Major Revision

Reject

In cases of conflicting reviewer opinions, an additional independent reviewer may be invited.

Confidentiality and Ethics

All manuscripts and review reports are treated as strictly confidential.

Reviewers must not:

Share manuscript content

Use unpublished information for personal advantage

Disclose any part of the manuscript

Reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are anonymized to preserve the integrity of the double-blind review process.

Review Timeline

The average time from submission to first decision is approximately 3–5 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Digital Workflow

TJIM operates a fully digital submission and peer review system to ensure:

Efficient manuscript handling

Timely communication

Transparent editorial processes

Commitment to Quality

Through a rigorous and fair peer review system, TJIM ensures the publication of high-quality, ethically sound, and scientifically valuable research in the field of integrative and medical sciences.

Peer Review Policy

At a Glance

Double-blind peer reviewAt least two independent expert reviewersInitial editorial screeningConfidential and ethical workflowAverage first decision: 3-5 weeks

Peer Review Policy

Originality Requirement

TJIM considers only manuscripts that:

Are original and have not been previously published

Are not under consideration by another journal

Are not simultaneously submitted elsewhere

Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a structured multi-stage evaluation process:

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial team to ensure:

Relevance to the journal’s scope

Compliance with formatting requirements

Adherence to ethical standards

Successful plagiarism screening

Only manuscripts that meet these criteria proceed to peer review.

2. Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.

Reviewers are selected based on:

Subject expertise

Academic qualifications

Publication record

Absence of conflicts of interest

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

Scientific originality

Methodological rigor

Clinical or academic relevance

Clarity and organization

Validity of results and conclusions

3. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ reports, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

Accept

Minor Revision

Major Revision

Reject

In cases of conflicting reviewer opinions, an additional independent reviewer may be invited.

Confidentiality and Ethics

All manuscripts and review reports are treated as strictly confidential.

Reviewers must not:

Share manuscript content

Use unpublished information for personal advantage

Disclose any part of the manuscript

Reviewers are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are anonymized to preserve the integrity of the double-blind review process.

Review Timeline

The average time from submission to first decision is approximately 3–5 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Digital Workflow

TJIM operates a fully digital submission and peer review system to ensure:

Efficient manuscript handling

Timely communication

Transparent editorial processes

Commitment to Quality

Through a rigorous and fair peer review system, TJIM ensures the publication of high-quality, ethically sound, and scientifically valuable research in the field of integrative and medical sciences.