Health Tourism Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, scientific journal publishing original research in the field of health tourism. 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.
Estimated Manuscript Processing Time
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, depending on the complexity of the research and reviewer availability.
Final Decision and Acceptance: Following the completion of the peer review, the editorial board’s final evaluation and acceptance decision are provided within 1-2 weeks.
Publication Schedule: Accepted manuscripts are published in the journal’s biannual issues in June and December.
Average Processing Time: The estimated total time from initial submission to final acceptance is currently between 8-12 weeks.
