Health Tourism Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, scientific journal publishing original research in the field of health tourism. Every submission follows a structured manuscript peer review process to ensure academic quality and ethical standards. The journal is published biannually in June and December.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent international reviewers, ensuring academic quality and ethical standards.
The journal covers interdisciplinary studies including medical and wellness tourism, international patient mobility, health services management, health tourism economics, finance, and insurance systems, health policy, sustainability, and innovation.
Manuscript Peer Review Process and Estimated Timeline
Health Tourism Journal (HTJ) is committed to absolute transparency and the timely dissemination of high-quality scientific research. Based on our current editorial data, the estimated durations for the evaluation and processing of manuscripts are as follows:
Preliminary Editorial Review (Desk Review): The initial assessment of a manuscript’s scope, ethical compliance, formatting, and plagiarism screening (Turnitin / iThenticate) is typically completed within 1-2 weeks.
Peer Review Process: Manuscripts that pass the desk review are assigned to at least two independent external experts (Double-Blind Peer Review). The average duration for this stage is 4-8 weeks.This manuscript peer review process is designed to be both rigorous and efficient for all authors.
Average Processing Time: The estimated total time from initial submission to final acceptance is currently between 8-12 weeks.
Editorial Decision Outcomes
Following the peer review process, authors receive one of four possible editorial decisions: acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection. In cases requiring revision, authors are given a clear timeframe to address reviewer comments and resubmit their manuscript for further evaluation. Our editorial team is committed to providing constructive, actionable feedback at every stage to help authors strengthen their work and contribute meaningfully to the field of health tourism research.For detailed submission guidelines and to submit your manuscript, please visit our Make a Submission page.
