Upholding Rigor through Double-Blind Peer Review

SALT JSRH is committed to publishing high-quality, impactful research that advances the field of healthcare. To achieve this, we employ a rigorous and transparent double-blind peer review process.

This means that:

• Authors' identities are anonymized for reviewers: This helps eliminate potential bias based on author reputation or institutional affiliation.
• Reviewers' identities are also anonymized for authors: This encourages reviewers to provide objective and constructive feedback, focusing solely on the research merit and not the authors themselves.

1. Submission and initial screening: Manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment for adherence to our submission guidelines and scope.

2. Expert reviewers selection: Two or more reviewers with relevant expertise in the research area are carefully selected.

3. Double-blinded review: Reviewers receive anonymized manuscripts and provide detailed feedback on the research's originality, significance, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions.

4. Editorial decision: The Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewer recommendations and considering the overall merit of the work, makes a decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection.

5. Author communication: Authors receive anonymized reviewer feedback and the editorial decision. They have the opportunity to address reviewer concerns and revise their manuscript if necessary.

6. Final decision and publication: After a possible revision and further review, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision. Accepted articles undergo copyediting and formatting before publication.

• We strive to be transparent throughout the process. Authors are informed about the review timeline and have the opportunity to clarify reviewer comments or ask questions.
• We rigorously assess reviewer expertise and potential conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased evaluations.
• We encourage reviewers to provide constructive and actionable feedback, helping authors improve their work and ultimately strengthen the research published in SALT JSRH.

• Maintains high research quality and ensures published articles meet rigorous scientific standards.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the research, offering valuable insights for authors to refine their work.
• Promotes objectivity and fairness in the evaluation process, regardless of authors' backgrounds or affiliations.
• Fosters a culture of intellectual exchange and critical thinking within the research community.

SALT JSRH continuously evaluates and refines its peer review process to ensure its effectiveness and adherence to ethical guidelines. We believe that a robust and transparent peer review system is essential for publishing impactful research that benefits patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide.

If you have any questions about our peer review policy, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to discuss our approach and address any concerns you may have.