Peer Review Policy

Ensuring Scientific Excellence Through Rigorous Peer Review

The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation (JSCTT) is dedicated to upholding the highest academic and scientific standards through a thorough and transparent peer review process. This ensures that all published research contributes meaningfully to the field of regenerative medicine, cellular therapy, and transplantation sciences.

By implementing a comprehensive evaluation system, we ensure that only high-quality, innovative, and ethically sound research reaches our readership of scientists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals.

Peer Review Process

The JSCTT follows a **double-blind peer review** system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This method maintains objectivity, reduces bias, and enhances the credibility of published research.

The peer review process follows these steps:

  1. Initial Screening: Manuscripts are evaluated by the editorial office for adherence to submission guidelines, ethical standards, and plagiarism checks.
  2. Reviewer Selection: Two or more experts in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and transplantation are assigned to assess the manuscript.
  3. Anonymous Evaluation: Reviewers critically examine the manuscript’s originality, methodology, significance, and ethical considerations.
  4. Feedback & Recommendations: Reviewers provide constructive criticism, suggesting revisions or acceptance decisions.
  5. Revision Process: Authors may be asked to revise their work to address reviewer concerns.
  6. Final Decision: Based on reviewer feedback, the editorial board makes a final acceptance or rejection decision.
  7. Publication: Approved articles are formatted, assigned a DOI, and published online for open access readership.

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following key factors:

  • Scientific Validity: Sound research design, data accuracy, and reproducibility.
  • Novelty & Impact: Contribution to advancements in stem cell therapy and transplantation science.
  • Ethical Integrity: Compliance with ethical guidelines for human and animal research.
  • Clarity & Organization: Logical structure, well-supported arguments, and proper referencing.
  • Clinical Relevance: Practical applications in regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and quality of published research. Their responsibilities include:

  • Providing detailed, objective, and constructive feedback.
  • Assessing the scientific accuracy and relevance of the manuscript.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Recommending revisions to improve manuscript quality.

Editorial Decisions

After peer review, the editorial board makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept: The manuscript meets all journal criteria and is approved for publication.
  • Minor Revision: Authors must make slight modifications before final acceptance.
  • Major Revision: Significant improvements are required before reconsideration.
  • Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal's scientific and ethical standards.

Authors receive comprehensive feedback to improve their submissions for potential resubmission or publication elsewhere.

Appeals and Disputes

Authors who disagree with a rejection decision can appeal by providing a detailed response addressing reviewer concerns. The editorial board reviews appeals before making a final decision.

Commitment to Ethical Peer Review

The Journal of Stem Cell Therapy and Transplantation adheres to international ethical publishing standards, following guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). We are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical peer review.

For inquiries regarding the peer review process, contact our editorial office at [email protected].