Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to HealthSense: Journal of Public Health Perspective undergo a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific contribution of published articles.

Initial Editorial Screening

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

  • Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope;

  • Originality and scientific contribution;

  • Compliance with author guidelines and formatting requirements;

  • Ethical considerations and plagiarism screening.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards or fall outside the journal scope may be rejected without external review.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers using a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Scientific quality and methodological rigor;

  • Relevance and significance to public health;

  • Clarity of presentation and organization;

  • Validity of data analysis and interpretation;

  • Originality and contribution to knowledge.

Review Decisions

Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editorial decision may be:

  • Accept Submission;

  • Minor Revisions Required;

  • Major Revisions Required;

  • Resubmit for Review;

  • Reject Submission.

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to submit a revised manuscript along with a response to reviewers within the specified timeframe.

Final Decision

The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor makes the final publication decision based on reviewer comments, editorial evaluation, and the manuscript’s overall quality and suitability for the journal.

Publication Ethics

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and follows principles of fairness, confidentiality, objectivity, and academic integrity throughout the review process.

Review Timeline

The journal aims to provide an initial editorial decision within 2–6 weeks after submission, depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.