Peer Review Process
Curatio: Journal of Advanced and Specialized Nursing, and Care Planning follows a rigorous and transparent review process to ensure the quality and credibility of the published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review type, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept anonymous during the review process.
Submission and Initial Evaluation
All manuscripts submitted to Curatio undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number for further processing.
Peer Review
Each eligible manuscript is then sent for review to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field of advanced and specialized nursing or care planning. Reviewers are carefully selected based on their expertise, clinical experience, and prior contributions to the field. In cases where conflicting opinions arise, additional reviewers may be assigned to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
Double-Blind Review
Curatio ensures a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. This helps maintain objectivity and fairness in the evaluation process, minimizing potential biases.
Review Criteria
Reviewers are requested to assess the submitted manuscripts based on:
- Originality and significance of the research in advanced and specialized nursing or care planning.
- Methodological soundness and rigor in nursing research or care plan development.
- Clarity of presentation and writing quality, particularly with nursing terminology.
- Relevance to current nursing practice and care planning strategies.
- Ethical considerations and compliance with nursing research standards.
- Review Duration
Curatio strives to provide timely and efficient peer review. Reviewers are typically given a specific timeframe to complete their evaluations. Authors will be informed of the review process's estimated duration during the initial submission or after any significant revisions.
Decision and Revision
Upon completion of the peer review process, the editorial team considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Authors will receive a decision, which may include acceptance, minor or major revisions, or rejection. If revisions are requested, authors are expected to address all reviewers' comments thoroughly and resubmit the revised manuscript within the stipulated timeframe.
Editorial Decision
The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board members. The editorial team carefully considers the reviewers' assessments, the originality of the work, the relevance to the journal's scope, and adherence to ethical standards before making a final decision.
Communication with Authors
Authors receive the editorial decision along with anonymized reviewer reports. For manuscripts requiring revision, authors are given clear instructions and a deadline for resubmission, focusing on how to improve the manuscript’s relevance to advanced nursing and care planning.
Revision Process
Authors are required to submit a point-by-point response to reviewer comments along with the revised manuscript. This response should detail how the reviewers' feedback has been addressed, particularly in terms of improving the manuscript's contribution to nursing knowledge and care planning.
Confidentiality
Curatio maintains strict confidentiality of the peer-review process. Reviewers are required to treat the manuscripts and their contents as confidential documents and should not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.
Review Process Improvement
Curatio continuously seeks to improve its review process. Authors and reviewers' feedback are invaluable in this endeavor. The journal welcomes constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the review process.
Contact
For any inquiries or questions related to the review process, please contact the editorial team at journal@idscipub.com
By maintaining a robust peer-review system, Curatio: Journal of Advanced and Specialized Nursing, and Care Planning ensures that all published content adheres to the highest academic and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the advancement of nursing practice and care planning.
