Complaints and Appeals

Overview

JSM welcomes complaints and appeals relating to editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or editorial processes.

Complaints May Concern

Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit complaints concerning:

Editorial decisions Peer review procedures Publication ethics Conflicts of interest Research misconduct Corrections and retractions
How Complaints Are Handled

All complaints are:

Confidential
Investigated Fairly
Without Prejudice
Appeals Process
Submit Evidence
Appeals should provide clear evidence supporting the request for reconsideration.
Editor-in-Chief Review
The Editor-in-Chief will review all appeals.
Consultation (if needed)
May consult members of the Editorial Board or independent experts before making a final decision.
Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief issues a final decision.
The Editor-in-Chief's decision following the appeals process is final.