The Journal of Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences welcomes original, high-quality contributions that align with the journal’s scope and uphold academic and ethical integrity. Authors are requested to read and follow these guidelines carefully before submitting their manuscripts for consideration. Submissions that do not comply with these instructions may be returned for revision prior to review.

Manuscript Categories

The journal accepts a variety of manuscript types, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Case Reports and Case Series
• Clinical Studies and Trials
• Technical Notes
• Editorials and Commentaries
• Short Communications
• Letters to the Editor

General Formatting Instructions

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise English. Authors whose native language is not English are advised to seek professional language editing prior to submission. All documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) using a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point), with double-line spacing and 1-inch margins on all sides. Pages should be numbered consecutively.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized in the following sequence:

• Title Page: Should include the full title, author names with affiliations, corresponding author details (including email), and any acknowledgments or declarations.
• Abstract: A structured abstract (250–300 words) summarizing the background, objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion.
• Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords should be listed after the abstract.
• Introduction: Clearly state the background, rationale, and objective of the study.
• Materials and Methods: Provide sufficient detail to allow replication. Ethical approvals and consent must be mentioned where applicable.
• Results: Present findings clearly with appropriate use of tables and figures.
• Discussion: Interpret the results, highlight significance, compare with existing literature, and discuss limitations.
• Conclusion: Provide a concise summary of the key findings and implications.
• References: Should be formatted according to APA citation style.

Tables and Figures

Tables should be placed at the end of the manuscript or within the text after first citation. Each table must be numbered sequentially and include a descriptive title. Figures should be submitted as separate high-resolution image files (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF), with clear labels and legends. Authors must ensure that figures are original or have appropriate permissions for reproduction.

References

References must be cited in-text using APA style and listed at the end of the manuscript in alphabetical order. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all references. DOI numbers or direct links should be included where available.

Ethical Considerations

Manuscripts involving human or animal research must include statements regarding ethical approval from an institutional review board or ethics committee. For studies involving human participants, a declaration of informed consent is mandatory. All research must comply with international ethical standards.

Authorship and Contributions

Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission. Any contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that may influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. A declaration must be included at the end of the manuscript under a separate heading.

Plagiarism and Originality

All submissions must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure the integrity of content. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected outright.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Journal of Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences operates as an open-access journal. To support the cost of editorial processing, peer review, online hosting, and long-term archiving, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC). The APC amount will be communicated to the authors once their paper is accepted for publication in the journal. There are no submission fees or additional charges for color figures.

Submission Process

Authors are required to submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. All correspondence regarding the submission, including review notifications and publication status, will be handled through the provided contact details of the corresponding author. Detailed submission instructions are available on the journal’s website.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous single-blind peer review process. The reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, and authors may suggest potential reviewers at the time of submission. The final decision rests with the editorial board based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors will be asked to complete a copyright agreement. All articles are published under an open-access license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction provided the original work is properly cited.

Data Availability and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to make their raw data, code, and supplementary materials publicly available where feasible. If data cannot be shared for privacy or legal reasons, a justification must be provided. Transparency in research methodology and reproducibility is strongly encouraged.

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors are discovered post-publication, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate. Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the editorial office of any discovered errors in their published work.

Contact Information

For queries related to manuscript preparation, submission, or editorial policies, authors may contact the journal office through the email address provided on the journal’s website.