Peer Review Process

Peer-Review Process
The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry employs a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original research and reviews. Our peer-review process is designed to provide constructive feedback to authors and to assess the validity, significance, and originality of submitted manuscripts.

Overview of the Peer-Review Process

Initial Submission:
Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.
The submission is acknowledged via email, and the manuscript is assigned a unique tracking number.
Initial Editorial Assessment:
The editorial office conducts an initial assessment of the manuscript to ensure it fits within the journal’s scope and meets basic submission requirements.
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.
Plagiarism Check:
Submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using specialized software tools.
Manuscripts with significant plagiarism issues will be rejected, and authors will be informed.
Assignment to Handling Editor:
The manuscript is assigned to a handling editor with expertise in the relevant field.
The handling editor decides whether the manuscript should proceed to peer review.
Selection of Reviewers:
The handling editor selects appropriate reviewers based on their expertise, experience, and availability.
Typically, two to three reviewers are invited to evaluate each manuscript.
Reviewer Invitations:
Reviewers receive an invitation to review the manuscript along with the title, abstract, and any supplementary information.
Reviewers can accept or decline the invitation based on their availability and expertise.
Review Process:
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and ethical standards.
Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations to the handling editor.
The review process is usually completed within 2-4 weeks.
Reviewer Recommendations:
Reviewers recommend one of the following actions:
Accept
Minor Revisions
Major Revisions
Reject
Editorial Decision:
The handling editor considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations and makes an initial decision on the manuscript.
The possible decisions include:
Accept
Accept with minor revisions
Revise and resubmit
Reject
Communication with Authors:
The handling editor communicates the decision to the authors along with the reviewers' comments and any required revisions.
Authors are given a specific timeframe to revise and resubmit their manuscript if revisions are requested.
Revisions and Resubmission:
Authors revise the manuscript according to the reviewers' and editor's comments and resubmit it for further evaluation.
The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for re-evaluation.
Final Decision:
The handling editor makes a final decision on the revised manuscript based on the reviewers' feedback and the quality of the revisions.
The final decision is communicated to the authors.
Publication:
Accepted manuscripts are sent for copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading.
The final version is published online and in print.
Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat the manuscript and review process as confidential.
Objectivity: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and free from personal biases.
Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews within the specified timeframe.
Reviewer Recognition

Reviewers' contributions are acknowledged by the journal, and outstanding reviewers may receive recognition or awards.
Reviewers who complete timely and high-quality reviews may be invited to join the journal's editorial board.
Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding our peer-review process, please contact: info@halafoundation.com

Editorial Office
The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry
Email: info@halafoundation.com

By adhering to this peer-review process, The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine, & Dentistry ensures the integrity, quality, and impact of the research we publish.