All manuscripts submitted to Phthisiopulmonology are subject to mandatory peer review to ensure their scientific quality and relevance in the fields of phthisiology, pulmonology, and related medical sciences.
Review Process
- Initial Screening – Within three days, the Scientific Consultant checks each submission for compliance with the journal’s scope and formal requirements.
- Expert Review – Independent specialists in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, and allied fields evaluate the manuscript. Reviews are confidential, voluntary, and impartial.
- Editorial Board Decision – The Editorial Board meets every two months to approve the final list of manuscripts. The Board may request additional expert opinions if necessary.
- Final Approval – The Editor-in-Chief (or deputies/consultant) approves the content after technical preparation. Authors may review the final layout before publication.
Author Notification
Positive decision – The manuscript is placed in the publication queue; authors may request approximate publication dates.
Revisions required – The article is returned for correction or a reasoned response; revised versions undergo repeated review.
Rejection – Authors receive the reviewer’s comments and an official letter of refusal.
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s formatting or submission requirements are not considered for publication. Resubmitted manuscripts are treated as new submissions.