Peer-Review
All scientific articles submitted to the editorial office of the “Cardiology of Uzbekistan” undergo mandatory double-blind peer review (the reviewer does not know the authors, and vice versa).
Submission & Initial Review
- Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal website.
- Submissions are checked for completeness and format. Non-compliant papers may be returned for revision or rejected.
- The editorial office conducts an initial review before assigning for peer review.
Plagiarism Check
- All manuscripts are screened using the "Antiplagiarism" system.
- Minimum originality requirement: 75%.
- Self-citation limit: no more than 10% from any co-author's prior publications.
Reviewer Selection & Process
- Reviewers are selected from among independent external experts and members of the editorial board, provided there is no conflict of interest and the authors cannot be identified.
- Reviewers are usually scholars with recent publications in the field.
- Review period: 2–4 weeks (extendable upon request).
- Each reviewer provides a justified decision:
- Recommend for publication
- Recommend with revisions
- Not recommended
Revision & Resubmission
- Authors must revise the manuscript within 2 months after feedback.
- Revised manuscripts may be resubmitted for additional review.
- Manuscripts not revised within 3 months will be removed from consideration.
Final Decision
- The editor-in-chief makes the final decision, especially in case of disputes.
- Even a positive review is not a guarantee of publication.
- Rejected articles are not eligible for re-review.
Confidentiality
All information related to the peer-review process, including reviewer identities, review contents, and author correspondence, is strictly confidential. Reviewers must not discuss manuscripts or use the information for personal benefit.
Retention of Reviews
The originals of all reviews are kept in the editorial office archives for 3 years.