JEH Instructions for Authors
Editorial Review All technical content undergoes double-blind peer review , in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another. This process ensures an objective and impartial evaluation of all submissions. Manuscripts are evaluated based on: Relevance to environmental health practice Quality and rigor of content
Clarity and organization Contribution to the field
Editorial decisions may include acceptance, acceptance pending revision, revision, or rejection. Review Process Overview
The editors of the JEH initially review manuscripts for significance and relevance to the readership. Once judged significant and relevant, the manuscript is submitted for peer review by two peer reviewers. Peer reviewers are asked to critique manuscripts on the basis of the following criteria: basic accuracy and validity of facts presented, clarity and manner of presentation, appropriateness of methods and procedures, adequacy of discussion, logic and soundness of conclusion, extent and usefulness of references, and value to environmental health professionals. Both identities of the peer reviewers and authors are kept confidential. After the peer reviews are completed, if necessary, the manuscript is submitted for a final evaluation by one or more technical editors. Once a final publication decision is made, authors are informed of any pertinent review comments and recommendations and may be asked to revise the manuscript before it is accepted for publication. To preserve the integrity of our review process, we encourage all reviewers to be extremely candid in making their comments. If an author disagrees with the reviewer suggestions, we invite them to respond with their reasons, which we will consider respectfully. Reviews are generally completed within 1–3 months, and publication is scheduled for the earliest and most appropriate issue. Files of accepted manuscripts are formatted and copy edited by JEH staff. Once ready, copy proofs are sent to the corresponding author prior to publication for proof correction and assignment of copyright. The JEH reserves the right to edit for clarity, organization, style, or space.
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