The Anatolian Journal of General Medical Research is dedicated to maintaining high standards of scientific rigor, transparency, and ethical integrity throughout the publication process. Our editorial oversight policy ensures the quality, originality, and significance of all published research.
Editorial Process
Upon submission, each manuscript is evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor to ensure suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and guidelines. Suitable manuscripts are assigned to an Section Editor with relevant expertise, who manages the peer review process. The Section Editor selects at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the subject area to conduct a thorough and unbiased review. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, clarity, significance, and adherence to ethical standards. Based on reviewer feedback, the Section Editor recommends whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected. Final decisions are typically made within four to six weeks.
Acceptance Criteria
Decisions on manuscript acceptance are based solely on scientific quality, originality, clarity, and relevance to the readership. The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to make final acceptance or rejection decisions independently of the reviewers' recommendations. Manuscripts must clearly and comprehensively communicate their scientific content.
Editorial Revisions and Manuscript Modifications
The editorial team may suggest modifications to improve clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to journal style guidelines. Substantial editorial changes will be communicated to authors, and if significant revisions are needed, manuscripts will be returned for modification. Authors are expected to address all requested revisions carefully and resubmit within the specified timeframe.
Language and Abstract Requirements
Beginning in 2021, the journal will publish articles exclusively in English. Manuscripts must be professionally proofread, and authors must submit a valid English language editing certificate during submission. All articles must provide abstracts in both English and Turkish to ensure broader accessibility. Manuscripts initially submitted and accepted in Turkish must be translated into English by a certified translation and editing service, with certification provided before final publication.
Proofs and Final Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo final copyediting and proofreading to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with journal standards. Authors will receive proofs for final approval and are responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of all content. Significant changes to proofs may require additional editorial review.
Ethical and Editorial Standards
Editorial oversight strictly adheres to ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and other relevant bodies. Disputes or ethical concerns arising during the editorial process are handled confidentially and impartially according to established policies and COPE guidelines.
The Editorial Board of the Anatolian Journal of General Medical Research continually evaluates and updates these policies to maintain rigorous, ethical, and transparent editorial oversight, upholding the highest standards in scientific publication.
For further information or clarification regarding this editorial oversight policy, authors and reviewers are encouraged to contact the editorial office directly via email at info@anatolianjmed.org.
