The Bangladesh Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention (BJCI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and publication quality through a rigorous peer-review process. Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the publication of accurate, ethical, and impactful research in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology.

Single-Blind Peer Review

BJCI follows a single-blind peer-review process.

• The identities of reviewers remain confidential.
• Reviewers are aware of the authors' identities, while authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.
• Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the relevant field.
• The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial assessment.
• All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and should not be shared or discussed with anyone outside the review process.

Role of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations that assist editors in making informed decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

Reviewers should assess:

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Scientific validity and methodological rigor
• Clinical relevance and significance
• Accuracy of data analysis and interpretation
• Ethical compliance and patient safety considerations
• Quality of writing, organization, and presentation
• Adequacy and relevance of references

Reviewers should:

• Submit reviews within the requested deadline.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review.
• Provide constructive comments supported by scientific evidence.
• Avoid personal criticism or inappropriate language.
• Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or ethical concerns.

Become a Reviewer

BJCI welcomes qualified researchers, clinicians, and academicians to join our panel of peer reviewers.

Prospective reviewers should preferably have:

• A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) or recognized clinical expertise.
• An established publication record in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, or related disciplines.
• Experience in scientific research and manuscript evaluation.
• A commitment to providing fair, unbiased, and timely reviews.

Researchers interested in becoming a reviewer may send the following information to the Editorial Office:

• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Academic position
• ORCID ID (if available)
• Areas of expertise
• Recent publications
• Contact information

Applications will be reviewed by the Editorial Board, and eligible candidates will be added to the reviewer database.

Guide for Peer Reviewers

When reviewing a manuscript, reviewers are encouraged to consider the following questions:

Originality

• Does the manuscript present novel findings?
• Does it contribute meaningful knowledge to cardiovascular medicine?

Scientific Quality

• Are the study objectives clearly defined?
• Is the methodology appropriate and reproducible?
• Are statistical analyses suitable and correctly interpreted?

Results

• Are the results presented clearly and accurately?
• Do the data support the authors' conclusions?

Discussion and Conclusions

• Are findings interpreted appropriately?
• Are limitations adequately acknowledged?
• Are conclusions justified by the evidence?

Ethical Standards

• Has appropriate ethical approval been obtained?
• Are informed consent and patient confidentiality adequately addressed where applicable?

Presentation

• Is the manuscript logically organized?
• Is the language clear and scientifically accurate?
• Are tables, figures, and references appropriate and complete?

Recommendation

At the end of the review, reviewers should recommend one of the following:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

Reviewers should provide separate comments for:

• Comments to the Authors (constructive suggestions for improvement)
• Confidential Comments to the Editor (if necessary)

Confidentiality and Ethical Responsibilities

Reviewers must:

• Treat all manuscripts as confidential.
• Not use unpublished information for personal or professional advantage.
• Not contact authors directly regarding the manuscript.
• Decline review invitations when conflicts of interest exist.
• Report any suspected ethical misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or image/data manipulation to the editor.

Acknowledgement

The Editorial Board of the Bangladesh Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention (BJCI) sincerely appreciates the valuable contribution of its reviewers. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment are essential in maintaining the scientific quality and integrity of the journal.