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Journal response time: an experience at Pan African Medical Journal
1Department of Biostatistics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Authors experienced a 22-month delay in manuscript review with the Pan African Medical Journal, receiving no initial decision. This highlights critical issues in journal editorial processes and author communication for medical publications.
Area of Science:
- Medical publishing
- Scholarly communication
Background:
- Manuscript submission to academic journals is a critical step in disseminating research findings.
- Timely peer review and editorial decisions are essential for scientific progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and critique an exceptionally long manuscript review period.
- To advocate for improved editorial efficiency in academic publishing.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing a personal experience with a specific journal.
- Qualitative analysis of the timeline from submission to decision.
Main Results:
- A manuscript submitted to the Pan African Medical Journal experienced a 22-month delay without an initial decision.
- This prolonged review period significantly impacted the author's publication timeline.
Conclusions:
- The Pan African Medical Journal's editorial process requires significant improvement to ensure timely manuscript handling.
- Journal editorial offices must implement robust systems to prevent excessive review delays and enhance author communication.
