Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases (JCCD)

Overview of the Peer Review Process

The Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases (JCCD) follows a rigorous, double-blind peer review system to ensure the highest scientific and ethical standards. Our objective, transparent, and constructive review process guarantees that only high-quality, novel, and impactful research is published.

Peer Review Model

• Double-Blind Review: Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.
• Editorial Oversight: The editorial board ensures ethical compliance and fair evaluations.
• Expert Reviewers: Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Peer Review Workflow

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening (Pre-Review Assessment)

Before sending a manuscript for peer review, the editorial office conducts an initial assessment within 5 working days to check:

• ✅ Compliance with Author Guidelines
• ✅ Ethical approvals and conflict of interest disclosures
• ✅ Plagiarism screening
• ✅ Scientific scope, originality, and clarity

🛑 Immediate Rejection Reasons:

• ❌ Out of scope for JCCD
• ❌ High similarity index (>15%) indicating potential plagiarism
• ❌ Lack of ethical approval (for clinical studies)
• ❌ Poor language or structure that affects readability

Manuscripts that pass this stage are assigned to an Associate Editor for peer review coordination.

Step 2: Reviewer Assignment & Invitation

• The Associate Editor selects at least two expert reviewers based on their expertise, previous review history, and conflict-of-interest screening.
• Invitations are sent with a 48-hour response deadline to accept or decline.
• Reviewers who accept are given 14 days to complete their evaluations.

📌 Reviewer Selection Criteria:

• ✔ Subject matter expertise in cardiology and cardiovascular diseases
• ✔ Prior peer review experience in reputable journals
• ✔ No conflict of interest with the manuscript or authors