Peer-review process

Intermedical Journal adheres to high standards of academic integrity and ensures the objectivity and quality of published materials through a double-blind peer-review process.

All scientific manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo double-blind peer review, meaning:

Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors;

Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.

This approach guarantees impartial evaluation and contributes to the improvement of scholarly dialogue and research quality.

Each submitted manuscript is first checked by the editorial team to ensure it fits the journal’s scope, includes all required structural elements, adheres to ethical standards, and meets technical formatting requirements. The editorial board reserves the right to reject a submission without peer review if it does not meet basic quality criteria.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to independent experts in the relevant field, who:

Hold academic degrees,

Possess proven publication records in international peer-reviewed journals.

Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on the following criteria:

Scientific novelty and relevance of the topic,

Soundness of methodology,

Quality of data analysis and interpretation,

Logical structure and coherence of argumentation,

Consistency between results and conclusions,

Compliance with ethical standards in research,

Clarity, language, and formatting of the manuscript.

Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:

Accept for publication;

Accept with minor revisions;

Revise and resubmit (subject to additional review);

Reject.

Authors receive constructive feedback and, where necessary, are expected to respond to reviewer comments in a cover letter accompanying the revised manuscript.

All reviews are strictly confidential.

Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

The journal follows the ethical principles of publication outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The average time for peer review is approximately 2 to 4 weeks from the date the manuscript is sent to reviewers. The editorial office strives to ensure a timely and high-quality evaluation process.