Editorial and Peer-Review Policy
Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology adheres to a strict single-blind peer-review process to maintain the quality, integrity,
and scientific validity of all published work.
Key features include:
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Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field,
along with an academic editor.
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Reviewers know who the authors are, but the authors remain unaware of the reviewer's
identities.
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The evaluations emphasize scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, ethical
compliance, and how well the work fits within the journal's scope.
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Every submission goes through plagiarism checks and ethical compliance assessments
before the review process begins.
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The final decision on publication is based on the reviewer's recommendations and the
editor's evaluation.
Publication Frequency & Format
Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology publishes three times a year, adhering to a tri-annual schedule. Accepted articles are
made available online in both HTML and PDF formats, ensuring that scholarly work is accessible
and disseminated promptly.
Open Access Policy
Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology operates under a fully open access model. This means all published content is freely
accessible to readers around the globe, without any subscription or paywall. Authors maintain
the copyright to their work, and the content is shared under an appropriate open-access license.
Indexing & Archiving
Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology is dedicated to upholding high standards with the goal of being included in reputable
scientific indexing and abstracting services. The journal also ensures long-term digital
preservation through recognized archives and repositories, guaranteeing permanent access and
discoverability.
Manuscript Submission
Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts through the journal's Online Submission
System (Submit Manuscript) or by emailing them directly to the
Editorial Office at
support@globalmeetx.com.
Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's author guidelines regarding structure, formatting,
referencing style, ethical approvals, and necessary disclosures (such as conflicts of interest
and funding).
Publication Ethics & Integrity
Journal of Dermatology and Psycho-dermatology follows internationally recognized standards for publication ethics and research integrity,
which include (but are not limited to):
- Make sure you have ethical approval.
- Ensure informed consent and guarantee confidentiality.
- Declare any conflicts of interest.
- Be transparent about data availability.
- Clarify authorship criteria and the roles of contributors.
- Conduct anti-plagiarism checks.
- Have a clear policy for retraction and correction.
