Review Procedure

The Care and Human Occupation Journal (RCOH) applies a rigorous editorial process aimed at ensuring the scientific quality, originality, and academic integrity of all submitted manuscripts. All contributions are evaluated through editorial and scientific procedures designed to guarantee transparency, objectivity, and academic relevance.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal's editorial platform using the official formats established by the Care and Human Occupation Journal (RCOH) and in accordance with the submission guidelines defined for each article type.

2. Initial Review

The Editorial Committee conducts a preliminary review to verify that the manuscript meets the following requirements:

  • Alignment with the journal's thematic areas of Care and Human Occupation.
  • Compliance with the journal's editorial guidelines and formatting requirements.
  • Submission of all required documentation.
  • Preliminary originality screening through Turnitin.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic editorial requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at this initial stage.

3. Ethical Evaluation

The journal verifies that submitted manuscripts comply with the ethical principles of scientific publishing, including:

  • Absence of plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
  • Respect for copyright regulations.
  • Proper use of citations and bibliographic references.
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest when applicable.
  • Compliance with academic and scientific integrity principles.

4. Peer Review

Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial editorial review are submitted for external evaluation through a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.

Reviewers assess the manuscript according to the following criteria:

  • Scientific and academic quality.
  • Originality and contribution to knowledge.
  • Thematic relevance.
  • Methodological rigor.
  • Clarity of presentation and argumentative structure.

5. Review Outcomes

Upon completion of the peer-review process, authors may receive one of the following editorial decisions:

  • Accept: The manuscript is accepted without modifications.
  • Minor Revisions Required: The manuscript requires minor corrections before publication.
  • Major Revisions Required: The manuscript requires substantial modifications and may undergo a new round of review.
  • Reject: The manuscript is not accepted for publication.

6. Editorial Decision

Based on the recommendations provided by the external reviewers, the Editor and the Editorial Committee will make a final decision regarding the manuscript.

  • Acceptance for publication.
  • Request for additional revisions.
  • Reasoned rejection.

7. Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated according to standardized academic criteria:

  • Clarity, coherence, and organization of the content.
  • Relevance and currency of bibliographic references.
  • Originality and innovation of the contribution.
  • Contribution to the Development of Health Sciences and Human Occupation.
  • Potential impact in academic, professional, healthcare, and social contexts.

8. Final Approval

Once the authors have addressed the reviewers' comments and the required corrections have been verified, the Editorial Committee will issue the final approval for publication.

9. Final Review and Publication

Accepted manuscripts enter the final editorial production stage, which includes:

  • Language and style editing.
  • Layout design and typesetting.
  • Verification of metadata and references.
  • DOI assignment.
  • Electronic publication on the journal's OJS platform.

10. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • The accuracy and originality of the information presented.
  • Obtaining all necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material.
  • Promptly disclosing any conflicts of interest.
  • Addressing editorial comments within the established deadlines.
  • Complying with ethical principles and good practices in scientific publishing.

Important: All manuscripts submitted to the Care and Human Occupation Journal (RCOH) are screened using Turnitin as part of the journal's commitment to academic integrity, transparency, and scientific quality.