Peer Review Process and Policy
JMTR operates a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review and decision-making stages. Manuscripts are anonymized prior to review to ensure impartial evaluation based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and methodological rigor. This approach supports fairness, minimizes bias, and upholds the journal’s commitment to ethical and independent editorial decision-making.
Upon submission, each manuscript is assigned a unique Manuscript Identification Number (MIN), and each reviewer is assigned a Reviewer Identification Number (RIN) to maintain anonymity during the peer review process. Every submitted manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts solely based on their scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, contribution to knowledge, and relevance to the scope of the journal.
The Editors recommend suitable reviewers for each manuscript. JMTR then sends an official invitation to the selected reviewers, along with the manuscript abstract and reviewer guidelines. If the reviewer accepts the invitation to review within 7 days from receiving the invitation, the manuscript will be shared with the reviewer, and each reviewer will be given two weeks to complete their review. These peer reviewers are not chosen from the immediate circle of acquaintances or coworkers of the author(s).
During the review process, each reviewer will utilize the following scale to assign a score under each evaluation criterion on the Peer-Review Form: x = not relevant, 1 = poor, 2 = below average, 3 = average, 4 = good, and 5 = excellent. The completed Peer-Review Form also includes the summary of the assessments made by the reviewers, feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and recommendations for revision. The completed peer reviewer form and the manuscript annotated with recommendations for revision is sent to the JMTR. Accordingly, the author will be notified by the JMTR under the sanction of the Editor-in-Chief whether the manuscript is accepted for publication or rejected.
Upon submission, each manuscript is assigned a unique Manuscript Identification Number (MIN), and each reviewer is assigned a Reviewer Identification Number (RIN) to maintain anonymity during the peer review process. Every submitted manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts solely based on their scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, contribution to knowledge, and relevance to the scope of the journal.
The Editors recommend suitable reviewers for each manuscript. JMTR then sends an official invitation to the selected reviewers, along with the manuscript abstract and reviewer guidelines. If the reviewer accepts the invitation to review within 7 days from receiving the invitation, the manuscript will be shared with the reviewer, and each reviewer will be given two weeks to complete their review. These peer reviewers are not chosen from the immediate circle of acquaintances or coworkers of the author(s).
During the review process, each reviewer will utilize the following scale to assign a score under each evaluation criterion on the Peer-Review Form: x = not relevant, 1 = poor, 2 = below average, 3 = average, 4 = good, and 5 = excellent. The completed Peer-Review Form also includes the summary of the assessments made by the reviewers, feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript, and recommendations for revision. The completed peer reviewer form and the manuscript annotated with recommendations for revision is sent to the JMTR. Accordingly, the author will be notified by the JMTR under the sanction of the Editor-in-Chief whether the manuscript is accepted for publication or rejected.
Reviewer Selection Process
Reviewers are selected for each manuscript based on relevant subject expertise, research experience, and academic qualifications, with preference given to researchers holding a doctoral degree or equivalent scholarly experience. All reviewers are required to declare potential conflicts of interest and to conduct reviews objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with JMTR’s ethical guidelines. JMTR maintains an updated reviewer database and actively engages qualified scholars in the peer-review process. Editorial oversight and periodic reviewer discussions support consistency, rigor, and adherence to international standards of publication ethics.
Handling of conflicts of interest
JMTR requires all authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the evaluation or interpretation of a manuscript. Editors and reviewers with a conflict of interest are recused from the review and decision-making process. All disclosures are managed in accordance with JMTR’s ethical policies and COPE Core Practices to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in editorial decisions.
Competence
Reviewers are expected to accept review assignments only when they possess sufficient subject knowledge to evaluate the manuscript fairly and effectively. If a reviewer believes that their expertise does not adequately cover the scope of the submission, they should inform the editorial team and decline the invitation. While reviewers are not required to have expertise in every specific aspect of a manuscript, they must be able to provide a balanced and informed overall assessment
Decision Making Authority
Final decisions on the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are made by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the relevant Associate Editors and based on independent peer-review reports within 6–8 weeks. All editorial decisions are taken solely on academic merit, ethical compliance, and the quality of the scholarly contribution, free from any commercial, institutional, or personal influence.
Peer Review Manipulation
JMTR strictly prohibits any attempt to manipulate the peer-review process. The journal selects reviewers for each manuscript with due care to avoid any conflict of interest between reviewers and authors, ensuring that all evaluations remain fair, independent, and unbiased.
Publication Frequency
The JMTR is published biannually, in June and December. Accordingly, the journal is published as two issues in one volume. This allows the journal to maintain a consistent schedule while maintaining the content current and relevant. The biannual publication schedule encourages authors to submit manuscripts throughout the year and ensures that readers have access to a wide range of scholarly articles. The accepted revised manuscripts are made accessible online ahead of print.
