Editorial Procedure

Peer Review

Stem Cells and Cellular Therapy International (SCTI) follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific validity, and relevance of all published manuscripts.

Peer Review Process

• All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening for scope and basic quality.

• Suitable submissions are sent for double-blind peer review.

• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers.

• Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations.

• The final publication decision is made by the editor based on reviewer reports.

Double-Blind Review

• Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

• Manuscripts are assessed solely on scientific merit, ensuring fairness and impartiality.

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are expected to:

• Accept reviews only within their expertise

• Declare any conflicts of interest

• Maintain strict confidentiality

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback

• Focus on scientific content, not minor language or formatting issues

Key Review Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated for:

• Clarity and relevance of the title and abstract

• Scientific rationale and methodology

• Validity and presentation of results

• Strength of discussion and conclusions

• Ethical compliance (approval, consent, trial registration)

• Originality and significance of the research

Editorial Decisions

Editors may recommend:

• Accept (No Revision)

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments with the editorial decision.

Ethical Standards

• All submissions are screened for plagiarism

• Ethical approval and informed consent are required where applicable

• Reviewers must report any ethical concerns to the editor

Reviewer Conduct

• Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed with third parties

• Reviewers must not contact authors directly

• Reviews must be respectful, clear, and evidence-based

Join as a Reviewer

Qualified researchers and professionals are welcome to join the journal’s reviewer panel and contribute to high-quality scientific publishing.

Reviewer Recognition

• Reviewers receive an acknowledgement after completing a review

• Certificates of Reviewing may be issued

• Review activity may be recorded on recognized academic platforms