The International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health (IJMSDH) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and credibility in the publication of scholarly research. To ensure the quality and validity of the manuscripts published in IJMSDH, a rigorous double-blinded peer review process is employed. This process involves the evaluation of submitted manuscripts by expert reviewers who remain anonymous to the authors, and vice versa, to minimize bias and ensure impartiality.

Overview of the Double-Blinded Peer Review Process:

1. Submission:

   • Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online submission system.
   • Upon submission, authors are required to confirm that their manuscript has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Initial Editorial Assessment:

   • Upon receipt of a manuscript, the Editorial Office conducts an initial assessment to ensure that it complies with the journal's scope, formatting guidelines, and ethical standards.
   • Manuscripts that meet the basic criteria are assigned to the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor for further evaluation.

3. Assignment of Reviewers:

   • The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor selects at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field to assess the manuscript.
   • Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, experience, and absence of conflicts of interest with the authors or the content of the manuscript.

4. Double-Blinded Review:

   • Reviewers receive the manuscript without any identifying information about the authors, and authors receive feedback without knowledge of the reviewers' identities.
   • Reviewers assess the manuscript based on its scientific validity, originality, significance, methodology, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.
   • Reviewers provide constructive feedback, suggestions for improvement, and make recommendations regarding the suitability of the manuscript for publication.

5. Editorial Decision:

   • Based on the feedback from the reviewers, the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript.
   • Possible decisions include acceptance, acceptance with minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection.
   • Authors are provided with detailed feedback from the reviewers and the Editor-in-Chief's decision.

6. Revision and Resubmission:

   • If revisions are requested, authors are given a reasonable timeframe to address the reviewers' comments and revise the manuscript accordingly.
   • Upon resubmission, the revised manuscript undergoes further evaluation by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor to ensure that the revisions adequately address the reviewers' concerns.

7. Final Decision:

   • The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes the final decision based on the revised manuscript and the authors' response to the reviewers' comments.
   • Once accepted, manuscripts are prepared for publication, and authors are notified of the publication process.

The double-blinded peer review process employed by the International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Health ensures the rigorous evaluation of manuscripts, maintains the integrity of the publication process, and upholds the highest standards of scholarly research in the field of medical science and dental health.