Publication Procedure

The Journal of Holistic Integration in Health Sciences follows a systematic publication procedure to ensure high-quality, ethical, and timely dissemination of research.

1. Manuscript Submission

• Authors submit manuscripts via the online submission system.

• Submissions must comply with the journal’s author guidelines and ethical policies.

2. Initial Screening

• The editorial team checks manuscripts for plagiarism, formatting, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Non-compliant manuscripts may be returned to authors for correction or rejected.

3. Peer Review

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers under a double-blind peer review system.

• Reviewers assess originality, scientific rigor, clarity, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field.

4. Revision Process

• Based on reviewer comments, authors are asked to revise their manuscript and submit a response letter.

• Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review before a final decision is made.

5. Editorial Decision

• The Editor-in-Chief, considering reviewer recommendations, makes the final decision:

  • Accept

  • Minor revision

  • Major revision

  • Reject

6. Copyediting & Proofreading

• Accepted manuscripts undergo language editing, formatting, and reference checking.

• Proofs are sent to authors for final review and approval.

7. Online Publication

• Finalized articles are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and published online.

• Articles are available immediately under the journal’s Open Access Policy.

8. Archiving & Indexing

• Published articles are archived in the journal’s repository and indexed in national and international databases to ensure long-term accessibility and visibility.