Instructions For The Reviewer

 

Reporting of Original Research Articles

The Journal “Pakistan Journal of Health (PJOH)” requires authors to follow a pertinent guideline from the current existing guidelines on the reporting of various study types presented below

Peer-Reviewer Policy:

PJOH will follows a double-blind peer review system to uphold the quality of its publications. Manuscripts will undergo an initial evaluation by the editor, and if deficiencies are identified, authors are notified and given one week to address the issues. Once the manuscript meets the editorial standards, it is sent to an external peer reviewer for assessment. Reviewers are provided with a two-week timeline to complete their evaluation, and only one reviewer is assigned to a manuscript at a time. If revisions are recommended, the manuscript is returned to the author for corrections. In case of rejection, the manuscript is forwarded to another reviewer along with feedback from the initial review. The editor will make the final decision on whether to accept or reject the manuscript, and reviewers are notified of the outcome.

Guidelines for the Peer Reviewer:

PJOH editorial team will send manuscript review invitations to the reviewer via email/ journal platform. The reviewer should responsd to the invitation within 2 days to confirm or decline. If unable to complete the review within the two-week timeframe, decline promptly. Ensure no conflict of interest with the manuscript, authors, or subject matter before accepting.

Complete and submit the review through the journal platform within 14 days. Ensure the review is professional, confidential, and free of bias. Notify the editorial office immediately if unable to complete the review due to unforeseen circumstances.

Guidelines for Reporting Original Research Articles

  • CONSORT – Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT)
  • STROBE – Observational Studies
  • PRISMA – Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses (Intervention)
  • MOOSE – Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses (Observational)
  • TREND – Nonrandomized Evaluations of Public Health Interventions
  • STARD – Diagnostic Studies
  • MIAME – Microarray Studies
  • CORED – Qualitative Studies
  • ARRIVE – Preclinical Animal Studies
  • CARE – Case Reports

Timeline Overview:

Day 0-2: Accept/Decline invitation. Day 3-13: Conduct review, write feedback. Day 14: Submit review via journal platform.

Follow-Up:

Be available to clarify comments or respond to follow-up queries from the editor. If revisions are resubmitted, prioritize the second-round review within the allotted timeframe.

Adherence and Compliance:

Maintain strict confidentiality about the manuscript's content and identity of the authors. Avoid using the manuscript’s information for personal research or other purposes.

Reviwers form according  to category are available in download section