Journal of Mother and Child

Reviewer Guidelines for Journal of Mother and Child

1. Purpose of the Review

The primary purpose of peer review is to provide a fair, constructive, and critical assessment of the manuscript, to help authors improve their work, and to assist the editorial board in making publication decisions.

Journal of Mother and Child is double-blind peer reviewed journal.

2. Ethical Guidelines

• Confidentiality: All materials should be treated as confidential and not shared or discussed with others.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be unbiased and based solely on the content of the manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Please decline the review if you have a conflict of interest (e.g., recent collaboration with the authors, financial or institutional connections, or any relationship that may affect impartiality).

3. Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers are encouraged to use a score sheet to rate submission. Please assess the manuscript based on the following aspects:

• Originality: Does the manuscript offer new insights or a novel approach?
• Scientific Rigor: Are the research methods appropriate and properly described?
• Validity of Results: Are the findings supported by the data? Are the interpretations sound?
• Clarity and Structure: Is the manuscript well-organized and clearly written?
• Literature and References: Are relevant studies cited appropriately and sufficiently?
• Relevance to the Journal: Is the manuscript within the scope of the journal and of interest to its readership?

4. Structure of the Review

The review should include the following elements:

• Summary of the Manuscript – A brief overview of the paper’s aims and findings.
• General Comments – Overall impressions, strengths and weaknesses.
• Specific Comments – Line-by-line suggestions, corrections, or questions for the authors.
• Final Recommendation – Please select one of the following:
  • Accept without changes
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Major revisions required (re-review needed)
  • Reject

5. Review Timeline

The reviewer is kindly asked to complete the review within three weeks of accepting the invitation. If more time is needed, the reviewer is encouraged to contact directly the editorial office - journalofmotherandchild@imid.med.pl.

6. Submitting the Review

The review should be submitted via the Editorial Manager platform: https://www.editorialmanager.com/JMotherandChild