Complaints and Appeals
Complaints and Appeals Policy
International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research & Review (IJMSCRR) The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and integrity in all editorial processes. Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit complaints or appeals regarding journal decisions or processes.
Complaints
Complaints may be submitted regarding:
- Editorial decisions
- Peer review process
- Ethical concerns (e.g., plagiarism, misconduct)
- Communication or processing delays
Complaint Procedure
- Complaints must be submitted in writing via email to the Editor-in-Chief or the journal publisher.
- The complaint should include:
- A clear description of the issue
- Relevant manuscript details (if applicable)
- Supporting evidence or documentation
Complaint Handling
- All complaints are reviewed objectively and confidentially.
- The complaint will be investigated by the editorial team or an independent member not involved in the original decision.
- A formal response will be provided within a reasonable timeframe.
Appeals
Authors may submit an appeal if they believe that an editorial decision (such as rejection) was made incorrectly.