Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.-
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines for the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health
Thank you for considering the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH) for the publication of your research. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Manuscript Submission
Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts via the IJMSDH Online Submission System available on the journal's official website. Manuscripts should be in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter explaining the importance and originality of the research.
2. Article Types
We accept the following types of submissions:
Original Research Articles: Comprehensive studies with significant new findings (typically 3000-7000 words).
Review Articles: Critical analyses and overviews of research topics (4000-6000 words).
Case Reports: Detailed presentations of single cases in medical or dental health (2000-3000 words).
Short Communications: Brief research findings or preliminary results (1000-2000 words).
Letters to the Editor: Comments or critiques on recently published articles (500-1500 words).
3. Manuscript Preparation
All submissions should be formatted as follows:
3.1 General Formatting
Language: English (U.S. spelling).
Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
Line Spacing: 1.5, with 1-inch margins on all sides.
File Type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Figures & Tables: Embedded within the text and numbered sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.). Figures must be high resolution (300 dpi).
Abbreviations: Define abbreviations at first mention in the text.
3.2 Manuscript Structure
Title Page: Include a concise and descriptive title (max 20 words), author names, affiliations, corresponding author's contact information, and acknowledgment of any financial support.
Abstract: Provide a structured abstract (200-300 words) including Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Keywords: Include 4-6 relevant keywords.
Introduction: Clearly state the background, objectives, and significance of the research.
Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient details to allow the experiment to be replicated.
Results: Present findings with clarity, using tables and figures where appropriate.
Discussion: Interpret the results, addressing their implications and any limitations.
Conclusion: Summarize the study's major findings and contributions to the field.
Acknowledgments: Mention contributors and funding sources.
References: Follow Vancouver Style (numbered citation style). Ensure that all references are cited in the text.
4. Ethical Considerations
IJMSDH adheres to the highest ethical standards. All submitted manuscripts must comply with the following ethical guidelines:
Informed Consent: For studies involving human participants, authors must state that informed consent was obtained.
Ethical Approval: Studies involving human or animal subjects must have received ethical approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.
5. Plagiarism Policy
IJMSDH follows a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. All submissions will be checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected without review.
6. Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process:
Manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team for scope and quality.
Selected manuscripts are sent to at least two expert reviewers.
Authors will receive feedback within 4-6 weeks and may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on the reviewers' comments.
The final decision (accept, revise, reject) rests with the editor-in-chief.
7. Copyright and Licensing
Upon acceptance, authors must sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement, transferring the copyright of their manuscript to IJMSDH. Articles are published under an open access model, where readers have free and unlimited access to the articles online. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) 
, allowing others to distribute, remix, and build upon the work, provided proper credit is given to the authors.
8. Article Processing Charges (APC)
There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the cost of publication. The current APC is USD 120 per accepted article. There are no submission fees.
9. Manuscript Withdrawal
Once a manuscript has been accepted and is in production, withdrawal is only permitted under special circumstances with the consent of the editor-in-chief.
10. Contact Information:
For any inquiries regarding manuscript submission or publication, please contact the editorial office at info@ijmsdh.org.
By following these guidelines, you will help expedite the review and publication process of your manuscript in the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Sincerely,
Marcello Iriti (Editor in Chief)
International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health
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Copyright Notice
Copyright Notice:
All content published in the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH) is the property of the journal unless otherwise stated. This includes but is not limited to text, graphics, images, and multimedia content. The copyright of all published articles and materials remains with the respective authors.
Authors retain the rights to their work published in the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health and may republish or reproduce their own work, provided proper citation to the original publication in IJMSDH is included.
License Agreement:
By submitting their work to the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health, authors grant the journal the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the work in print and electronic format. This includes the right to make necessary adjustments such as formatting and editing for publication purposes.
The International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health operates under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Under this license:
- Authors retain ownership of the copyright for their work.
- Readers are granted the right to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work, and to make derivative works based on it, provided the original author(s) and source are credited appropriately.
- Proper attribution must be given to the original source whenever the work is used, including a link to the journal's website and citation details.