Peer Review Process

JDHAB applies a rigorous and independent peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, integrity, and relevance.

1) Initial screening
All submissions undergo an initial screening by the editorial office to assess alignment with the journal’s scope, completeness of submitted files, compliance with ethical requirements where applicable, and baseline methodological adequacy.

2) Editorial assessment
The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor evaluates the manuscript’s originality, relevance, scientific contribution, and suitability for external peer review.

3) External peer review
Manuscripts typically undergo double-anonymized peer review by independent experts. Reviewers are selected on the basis of subject-matter expertise and the absence of conflicts of interest.

4) Editorial decision and revision
Editorial decisions may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments in a point-by-point manner and to submit a clearly revised version of the manuscript. Revised submissions may be sent for additional review whenever necessary.

5) Research integrity and ethical oversight
JDHAB may employ similarity screening and other editorial integrity checks where appropriate. Concerns related to authorship, redundant publication, data integrity, image integrity, or potential misconduct are handled in accordance with recognized international best practices.

6) Timeliness and communication
JDHAB seeks to maintain an efficient editorial workflow while preserving the quality and rigor of peer review. Authors may track the status of their manuscripts through the journal’s submission system.