Review Process

All submissions are evaluated by a double-blind, peer-review process. Prior to dissemination to the reviewers, the Editor will conduct a preliminary appraisal for content, substance, and appropriateness to the journal. Review is carried out by two reviewers from different affiliates. If the manuscript is clearly inappropriate, the author will be informed and the manuscript returned. Appropriate manuscripts will be sent to two reviewers for blind evaluation. Although there is an attempt to match manuscripts and reviewers according to content, interests, and topical relevance, the broad focus of the journal dictates that papers be written for applicability to a wide audience. The Editor shall inform you of the results of the review as soon as possible, hopefully in 3 months. The final decision is taken by one of the senior editors based on the information gained through the peer review process.

• Accepted, as it is
• Accepted by Minor Revisions (let authors revised with stipulated time)
• Accepted by Major Revisions (let authors revised with stipulated time)
• Declined (generally, on grounds of outside of scope and aim, major technical description problems, lack of clarity of presentation)

For checking Plagiarism, Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmawithinsian Editorial Board will screen plagiarism using Turnitin Program maximum 25%. If it is found plagiarism indication, editorial board will reject manuscript immediately.

Decline

Following peer review, the paper is judged not to be acceptable for publication in Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian and resubmission is not possible.

Resubmit for Review

The submitted version of the paper is not acceptable and requires major revision but there is clear potential in the work and Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian is prepared to consider a new version. Authors are offered the opportunity to resubmit their paper as a new submission. Concerns will remain regarding the suitability of the paper for publication until the editors are convinced by the authors that their paper fits the scope and standards of Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian. The resubmitted manuscript will be returned to the original associate editor if at all possible.

Revision

The paper requires changes before a final decision can be made. Authors are asked to modify their manuscript in light of comments received from referees and editors and to submit a new version for consideration within 2 weeks of receiving the decision letter. A point-by-point explanation of how comments have been addressed must be supplied with the revised version of the paper. Revisions may undergo further peer review and papers may undergo more than one round of revision. If the authors do not revise their papers to the satisfaction of the editors, the paper can still be declined from publication in Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian.

Accept Submission

The paper is accepted for publication, subject to conditions that need to be addressed in producing a final version of the manuscript. These may include sub-editing changes and minor amendment to ensure the paper fully matches our criteria. After final checking in the editorial office, acceptance is confirmed and the paper is forwarded to the publishers for publication.

Before publishing, it is required to obtain written confirmation from authors in order to acquire copyrights for papers published in the journal. Authors must sign the Copyright Transfer Form as follows: The undersigned hereby transfer any and all rights in and to the paper including without limitation all copyrights to Medical Sains : Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian. The undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the paper is original and that he/she is the author of the paper, except for material that is clearly identified as to its original source, with permission notices from the copyright owners where required. The undersigned represents that he/she has the power and authority to make and execute this assignment. This agreement is to be signed by at least one of the authors who have obtained the assent of the co-author(s) where applicable.

*Article Review Guidelines for Reviewers at the Journal of Medical Science: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science*

*1. Introduction*
Reviewers play an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of scientific publications in the Journal of Medical Science. These guidelines aim to provide clear guidance to reviewers in evaluating submitted articles.

*2. Article Evaluation Criteria*
- Originality:* Does the article present new and significant research?
- Relevance:* Does the topic of the article fit the focus and scope of the journal?
- Methodology:* Are the research methods clearly described and in accordance with scientific standards?
- Data Analysis:* Is the data analysis done correctly and supports the conclusions?
- Clarity of Presentation:* Is the article written clearly and systematically?
- References:* Are the reference sources used relevant, up-to-date, and properly referenced?

*3. Review Structure*
- Brief Summary:* Provide a brief summary of the main contributions of the article.
- General Comments:* Provide a general view of the quality of the article.
- Specific Comments:* Provide detailed comments based on the sections of the article (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion).
- Recommendation:* Choose one of the following options:
- Accepted without revision
- Accepted with minor revision
- Accepted with major revision
- Rejected

*4. Reviewer Ethics*
- Keep the confidentiality of the reviewed manuscript.
- Avoid conflict of interest.
- Provide objective and constructive reviews.
- Avoid using information from the article for personal gain.

*5. Review Procedure*
- Reviewers will receive an invitation to review via email.
- Confirm availability within 7 days.
- Complete the review within 2-4 weeks.
- Upload the review results through the journal's online system.

*6. Additional Technical Guidelines*
- Use polite and professional language in comments.
- If necessary, add specific suggestions for improvement.

*7. Closing*
These guidelines aim to ensure that the review process is effective and of high quality. Thank you for your contribution in maintaining the standard of publication in Medical Science Journal: A Scientific Journal of Pharmacy.