Peer Review
The Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and credibility of published articles. The submission process typically involves the following steps:
- Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through an online submission system.
- Initial Screening: The editorial team conducts an initial screening to ensure the manuscript fits the journal's scope and meets basic quality standards.
- Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to expert reviewers for a detailed evaluation of the scientific and clinical merit.
- Revision and Resubmission: Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and resubmit for further review.
- Final Decision: The editorial board makes the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewer recommendations and overall quality.
- Publication: Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, formatting, and are published online and in print.
