About the Journal

The Developmental Medico-Life-Sciences Journal (DMLS) is a prestigious, monthly, double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research in medicine, health sciences, life sciences, and related disciplines. It serves as a global platform for researchers, clinicians, and academicians to share innovative discoveries, systematic reviews, and practical methodologies that address pressing global health challenges.

Aims and Scope
DMLS aims to advance interdisciplinary research by publishing studies in the following areas:

  • Health Sciences: Public health, global health, nutrition, epidemiology, occupational and environmental health, and health education.
  • Medical Sciences: Clinical medicine, diagnostics, surgery, pharmacology, mental health, dentistry, and translational research.
  • Life Sciences: Biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and ecology.

The journal welcomes contributions that integrate scientific domains to provide impactful solutions to health and scientific challenges.

Types of Articles Published
DMLS accepts a wide variety of manuscripts, including:

  • Original Research Articles: Detailed investigations presenting novel findings in medicine, dentistry, biochemistry, health sciences, and life sciences.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive summaries of existing research, identifying gaps and providing future directions.
  • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: Rigorous analyses synthesizing data from multiple studies to provide evidence-based insights.
  • Case Reports: Unique clinical case studies offering valuable insights into rare or novel conditions and treatments.
  • Short Communications: Brief reports of significant preliminary findings or innovations.
  • Technical Notes: Descriptions of new methodologies, techniques, or tools relevant to the journal's scope.
  • Editorials and Opinions: Perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, or policies in health sciences, biochemistry, and medicine.
  • Letters to the Editor: Discussions or critiques of articles recently published in the journal.

Open Access and Licensing Policy
DMLS is an open-access journal, ensuring that all its content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription fees or barriers. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows unrestricted sharing, adaptation, and reuse with proper attribution to the authors and source.

Copyright Policy

  • Author Rights: Authors retain full copyright of their work published in DMLS.
  • License Agreement: By submitting their manuscript, authors agree to grant the journal the right of first publication and to share their work under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Reuse and Redistribution: The CC BY 4.0 license permits others to freely share, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, provided the original authors and the journal are appropriately credited.
  • Third-Party Materials: Any third-party content included in the article must have appropriate permissions or fall under the same Creative Commons license unless otherwise stated.

Peer Review Process
The journal employs a robust double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartiality and high-quality submissions. Expert reviewers assess each manuscript for originality, scientific rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Archiving Policy
To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of its content, DMLS collaborates with LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). This guarantees that all published articles remain secure, accessible, and citable for future use.

Frequency of Publication
DMLS is a monthly journal that publishes twelve issues per year. This regular schedule ensures the timely dissemination of high-impact research across its diverse focus areas.