PEER REVIEW POLICY

Transdisciplinary Health: Research and Practice, published by Estrella Ediciones, implements a rigorous and transparent peer review process to ensure the scientific quality, originality, and academic value of submitted manuscripts. The journal uses a double-blind peer review model, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure fairness and objectivity.

Phase 1: Initial Editorial Review

Within 72 hours of submission, authors receive an email confirmation with a reference number. At this stage, the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor evaluates whether the manuscript aligns with the journal's focus on health, and assesses its originality, academic relevance, and potential contribution to scientific knowledge.
Manuscripts may be rejected at this stage if they do not meet basic criteria, lack clarity or structure, contain plagiarism, or show little relevance. In doubtful cases, the Editorial Board intervenes for a secondary review.

Phase 2: Double-Blind Peer Review

Selected manuscripts are forwarded to specialists for evaluation under the double-blind system. Reviewers assess the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the health field and potential academic impact

  • Clarity and logical consistency

  • Theoretical foundation and structural coherence

  • Methodological rigor and scientific validity

  • Up-to-date references

  • Depth of analysis and strength of conclusions

  • Originality and contribution to the discipline

Reviewers are given up to 30 days to submit their report. If revisions are requested, authors have between 8 and 15 days to implement changes, depending on the complexity.

Phase 3: Final Editorial Quality Check

Following peer review, the editorial team performs a quality control process including style editing, adherence to editorial guidelines, and thematic alignment with the journal’s focus.
Publication is not immediate after acceptance; it depends on the editorial calendar, thematic priorities, and potential impact.

Estimated Timeline

The full editorial process typically takes between 8 and 12 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

Roles and Confidentiality

  • Academic Editor: Oversees the entire review process.

  • Reviewers: Have 8 days to accept or decline the review request.

  • Confidentiality: Reviewer identities remain confidential unless they choose to disclose them.

  • Number of Reviewers: A minimum of two are assigned; a third may be included at the editor's discretion.

Final Editorial Decisions

  • Acceptance without changes

  • Minor revisions required

  • Major revisions required

  • Rejection

This procedure ensures high scientific standards and supports the dissemination of impactful research in the field of health through Transdisciplinary Health: Research and Practice.