Publication Process & Timeline

1. Publication Process Overview

Standard Publication Workflow

IMJH follows a standardized publication process to ensure quality, transparency, and timely publication of all manuscripts.

Publication Workflow

Submission

Author submits manuscript

Screening

Editorial office check

Peer Review

Double-blind review

Publication

Final publication

2. Submission Stage

Submission Methods

• Online Submission: Preferred method via submission portal
• Email Submission: info@imjhealth.org
• Requirements: Complete manuscript + all forms
• Confirmation: Automatic acknowledgement email

Submission Requirements

• Manuscript in Word format (.docx)
• Completed copyright form (PDF)
• Cover letter
• Author contribution statement
• Any additional required forms

Tip: Use our templates to ensure your submission meets all requirements.

3. Initial Screening & Check

Editorial Office Screening

Within 24-48 hours of submission, manuscripts undergo initial screening by the editorial office.

Technical Checks

• Format compliance
• Word count verification
• Required sections present
• Figures/tables quality
• Reference formatting

Content Checks

• Plagiarism screening (<20%)
• Scope appropriateness
• Language quality
• Ethical compliance
• Required declarations

Note: Manuscripts failing initial screening are returned to authors for correction. This saves time in the review process.

4. Peer Review Process

Double-Blind Peer Review

IMJH employs a rigorous double-blind peer review system ensuring impartial evaluation.

Reviewer Selection

• Number: 2-3 independent reviewers
• Expertise: Subject matter experts
• Criteria: No conflicts of interest
• Timeframe: 5-7 days for review

Review Criteria

• Originality and significance
• Methodological rigor
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Clarity and organization
• Ethical compliance

Review Statistics

45-50%

Acceptance Rate

5-7 days

Average Review Time

2-3

Reviewers per Manuscript

5. Editorial Decision

Decision Categories

Accept

Publish without revisions (rare)

Minor Revisions

Accept after minor corrections

Major Revisions

Re-review after significant changes

Reject

Not suitable for publication

Decision Communication

Authors receive detailed decision letters including reviewers' comments (if applicable) and clear instructions for next steps. Decisions are typically communicated within 7 days of submission.

6. Revision Stage

Revision Requirements

• Timeframe: 7-14 days for revisions
• Response Letter: Required addressing all comments
• Track Changes: Use Word track changes feature
• Clean Copy: Submit both tracked and clean versions

Resubmission

• Submit revised manuscript online
• Include point-by-point response
• Submit all required files again
• Original submission ID maintained
• New review cycle if major revisions

7. Final Acceptance

Acceptance Procedures

Acceptance Notification

• Formal acceptance email sent
• Instructions for next steps provided
• Article Processing Charge (APC) invoice
• Publication timeline confirmed

Post-Acception Requirements

• Payment of APC within 3 days
• Final manuscript verification
• Author proofreading
• Galley proof approval

Congratulations! Upon acceptance, your article receives a DOI and is scheduled for publication in the next available issue.

8. Production & Publication

Production Timeline

Typesetting

Professional formatting and XML conversion (1-2 days)

Proofing

Galley proof sent to authors for approval (24 hours)

Publication

Article published online (1st of the month)

Monthly Publication Schedule

IMJH publishes monthly on the 1st of every month. Articles accepted before the 20th are published in the next month's issue. Articles accepted after the 20th are published in the following month's issue.

9. Post-Publication

After Publication

• Article available on journal website
• PDF download available
• Email notification to authors
• Citation information provided
• Social media promotion

Author Benefits

• Free e-print of published article
• Article metrics and statistics
• Promotion through journal channels
• Certificate of publication
• Inclusion in indexing databases

10. Complete Publication Timeline

From Submission to Publication

Day 0: Submission

Author submits manuscript. Automatic acknowledgement sent.

Immediate

Day 1-2: Initial Screening

Editorial office checks for compliance and plagiarism.

24-48 hours

Day 3-7: Peer Review

Double-blind review by 2-3 experts.

5-7 days

Day 7: Editorial Decision

Decision communicated to authors.

Within 7 days

Day 8-14: Revision (if needed)

Authors submit revised manuscript.

7-14 days

Day 15-16: Production

Typesetting and proof generation.

1-2 days

Day 17-30: Publication

Published on 1st of following month.

Monthly schedule

Fast-Track Option: For urgent publications, contact the editorial office about expedited processing options.