Peer Review Process
Medivara Journal of Nursing and Midwifery is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Medivara Scientific Center. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review procedure. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area of the submitted work.
The journal publishes articles in English and is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific quality, originality, and academic integrity. Accepted articles will be published online following the completion of the editorial and peer-review process.
To ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts, all papers are screened for plagiarism using manual assessment and plagiarism detection software, including similarity checking systems such as Crossref Similarity Check and other academic databases. Manuscripts identified as containing substantial plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical publication practices will be rejected immediately. In cases of minor similarity or redundancy, authors may be contacted for clarification or revision prior to further consideration.
Review Process
The editorial and peer-review process of Medivara Journal of Nursing and Midwifery consists of the following stages:
- Manuscript submission by the author through the journal submission system.
- Initial evaluation by the Editorial Team to assess the manuscript’s suitability with the journal’s aims, scope, formatting requirements, and submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal criteria may be rejected at this stage.
- Plagiarism screening conducted by the Editorial Team using manual checking and plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with significant plagiarism will be rejected.
- Assignment of the manuscript to at least two independent reviewers under a double-blind peer-review system.
- Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide recommendations, comments, and suggestions to the Editor and authors.
- Editorial decision based on reviewers’ evaluations. The decision may include:
- Accepted
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Rejected
- Notification of the editorial decision sent to the corresponding author.
- Authors submit the revised manuscript within the specified revision period. Manuscripts returned beyond the permitted revision deadline may be treated as new submissions.
- Final editorial assessment and publication process for accepted manuscripts.
Research Data and Data Availability
Medivara Journal of Nursing and Midwifery encourages authors to preserve and share research data to support transparency, reproducibility, and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Authors may deposit supporting datasets in trusted repositories or institutional databases whenever appropriate.
Datasets submitted alongside manuscripts may be considered part of the peer-review process and should be made accessible to Editors and reviewers when required. Prior to publication, authors may be asked to provide the underlying research data and a clear description of how the dataset was generated, including relevant software or analytical tools used in the study.
For studies involving human participants, datasets must ensure the protection of participant privacy and confidentiality in accordance with ethical research standards and applicable data protection regulations. Authors are responsible for ensuring that shared data comply with ethical approval requirements and informed consent agreements.
