Editorial Procedure

Peer Review

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

Peer Review Process

• All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess suitability with the journal’s scope, ethical compliance, and basic scientific quality.

• Manuscripts meeting the initial criteria are forwarded for double-blind peer review.

• Each manuscript is reviewed by a minimum of two independent expert reviewers.

• Reviewers provide detailed, constructive comments and clear recommendations.

• The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor based on reviewer reports and editorial assessment.

Double-Blind Review System

• The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.

• Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scientific merit, ensuring fairness, objectivity, and impartial decision-making.

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers associated with SCCTI are expected to:

• Accept review assignments only within their area of expertise

• Declare any potential conflicts of interest

• Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscript content

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback

• Focus primarily on scientific quality and validity rather than minor language or formatting issues

Key Review Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated based on:

• Clarity, accuracy, and relevance of the title and abstract

• Sound scientific rationale and study methodology

• Validity, consistency, and presentation of results

• Strength and coherence of discussion and conclusions

• Ethical compliance, including approvals, informed consent, and trial registration where applicable

• Originality, novelty, and significance of the research contribution

Editorial Decisions

Based on reviewer recommendations, the Editor may decide to:

• Accept (No Revision)

• Minor Revision

• Major Revision

• Reject

Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments along with the editorial decision.

Ethical Standards

• All submissions are screened for plagiarism and unethical practices.

• Ethical approval and informed consent are mandatory where applicable.

• Reviewers must promptly report any ethical concerns or misconduct to the Editor.

Reviewer Conduct

• Manuscripts must not be shared, copied, or discussed with third parties.

• Reviewers must not contact authors directly.

• Reviews must be professional, respectful, evidence-based, and unbiased.

Join as a Reviewer

SCCTI welcomes qualified researchers, clinicians, and academicians to join its reviewer panel and contribute to advancing high-quality scientific publishing in stem cell research and cellular therapy.

Reviewer Recognition

• Reviewers receive formal acknowledgement upon completion of reviews.

• Certificates of Reviewing may be issued on request.

• Review activity may be recorded on recognized academic and reviewer-credit platforms.