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The AJMBR is committed to upholding the highest standards of content quality and ethical integrity through a meticulous editorial process. The journal adheres to a well-defined editorial workflow, as illustrated in the accompanying flow chart, to ensure these standards are met.<\/p>\n

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The editorial process for the AJMBR typically involves the following stages-<\/p>\n

Submission of the manuscript<\/em><\/strong>: The process begins when authors submit their research manuscripts to AJMBR for potential publication. Authors are required to follow the journal’s submission guidelines, which typically include manuscript structure, reference format, and file type.<\/p>\n

Technical check<\/em><\/strong>: Upon manuscript submission, it undergoes a technical check. This step ensures that the manuscript complies with AJMBR’s specific formatting and submission requirements. It includes evaluating the manuscript’s structure, adherence to reference formatting, and compatibility with the required file format.<\/p>\n

Similarity check<\/em><\/strong>: To maintain academic integrity and ethical publishing standards, a similarity check is performed on the submitted manuscript. Specialized software, such as iThenticate\/Turnitin, may be employed to identify any instances of plagiarism or excessive similarity to previously published works.<\/p>\n

Editor assigned<\/em><\/strong>: Once the manuscript passes the initial checks, it is assigned to an editor with expertise in the relevant field. The editor’s role is to oversee the review process, facilitate communication between authors and reviewers, and make editorial decisions based on peer review feedback.<\/p>\n

Peer review<\/em><\/strong>: The assigned editor selects peer reviewers who are experts in the field of submitted manuscript. These reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s quality, methodology, significance, and validity. They provide detailed comments and recommendations to the editor (for more details, please refer to the review policy<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Editorial decision<\/em><\/strong>: Following the peer review process, the editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript. This decision can result in several outcomes:<\/p>\n