Frequently Asked Questions
Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare
This section provides answers to commonly asked questions regarding manuscript submission, publication, and journal policies.
1. What type of articles does the journal accept?
The Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare accepts original research articles, review articles, case reports, clinical studies, short communications, and related scientific contributions in the field of dentistry and oral healthcare.
2. Is the journal open access?
Yes. The journal follows a full open access model, meaning all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access restrictions.
3. Is there a submission fee?
No. The journal does not charge any submission fee. Authors can submit manuscripts free of cost.
4. What is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?
The journal applies an APC of USD $50 per accepted manuscript. This fee is charged only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.
5. When do authors need to pay the APC?
The APC is payable only after acceptance of the manuscript and before final publication.
6. What does the APC cover?
The APC covers editorial processing, peer review management, typesetting, online publication, DOI assignment (if applicable), and long-term archiving.
7. What is the peer review process?
The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure fairness and objectivity.
8. How long does the review process take?
The review duration may vary depending on manuscript quality and reviewer availability. Generally, initial decisions are provided within a few weeks.
9. What is the similarity (plagiarism) limit?
All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with high similarity may be rejected or returned for revision based on editorial evaluation.
