PEER-REVIEW POLICY:
• JSMDC follows a double-blind peer-review process in which both the reviewer and the author remain anonymous throughout the review process.
• Reviewers are selected according to their specialty, expertise, research experience, publication record, and relevance to the manuscript's subject area.
• Editors ensure that reviewers have no conflicts of interest and can provide independent, objective, confidential, and timely assessments.
• The reviewer database is updated regularly and includes qualified national and international experts.
• Each manuscript is sent to two external peer reviewers.
• Reviewers are requested to submit their review comments within two weeks of accepting the review invitation. If additional time is required, an extension may be granted at the discretion of the Editor.
• Once the reviewed manuscript is received from both reviewers, their comments and suggestions are communicated to the author for revision.
• The revised manuscript received from the author is re-assessed by the reviewers and/or editor, if required. Additional rounds of review may be undertaken when necessary before a final decision is made.
• The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is made by the Editor.
• Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, declare any competing interests, provide constructive and unbiased feedback, and adhere to the ethical principles of peer review in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and international best practices.
Peer Review Forms:
• Peer Review Form for Original Article
• Peer Review Form for Systematic Review
• Peer Review Form for Case Report