Appeal Policy

Authors whose articles have been rejected by Avicenna Journal of  Health Sciences,have the right to send a letter of appeal to the editor giving detailed explanations. The Editor will refer the appeal to the Section Editor to give recommendations for decision in the light of the Core Practices of COPE, COPE Guidelines and Policies of WAME. Section Editor will consider authors’ argument, the reviewer reports to investigate the case and formulate the report. Report is forwarded to Editor, who then decides whether, the decision to reject should stand. The complainant is informed of the decision with an explanation if appropriate.