Author Guidelines
Preparation of Manuscript
Double Anonymized Review
This journal uses double anonymized review, which means the identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers, and vice versa. To facilitate this, please include the following separately:
- Title page (with Author Details)
- Anonymized Manuscript (no Author Details)
- Cover Letter To help the Editor in their preliminary evaluation, please indicate about publication suitability.
Title
Concise and informative. Titles are often used in information-retrieval systems. Avoid abbreviations.
Author Names with Affiliations and Corresponding Author
Please clearly indicate the given name(s). Provide the full postal address of each affiliation, including the country name and, if available, the e-mail address and institute of each author.
Acknowledgements, Funding, Conflicts of Interest, Rights and Permissions, Patient Consent, Copyright Release, Supplementary Material
- Acknowledgements
- Funding
- Conflicts of Interest
- Rights and Permissions
- Patient Consent
- Copyright Release
Guidelines for Original Articles
Organize your manuscript as follows: The main body of the manuscript, excluding the abstract, references, tables, and illustrations, should not exceed 3,500 words for research articles. Ensure that all identification information is removed to facilitate a blind peer review process. Maximum 6 authors can be in one article.
Abstract
Provide a structured abstract of up to 250 words. Clearly outline the study’s purpose, methods, main findings, conclusions, and any clinical implications. Include up to four relevant keywords beneath the abstract.
Introduction
Define the study’s objective and provide background information.
Materials and Methods
Detail the experimental design, procedures, and materials or subjects used. Only include methods that are original or essential for understanding; otherwise, cite relevant references.
Results
Present the main findings with minimal discussion. Use tables, charts, and photographs as necessary to illustrate the results.
Discussion
Highlight the significance of the findings and acknowledge the study’s limitations. Interpret results in the context of existing research and avoid reiterating the introduction.
Conclusions
Provide a concise summary of the study’s conclusions without repeating the results.
Guidelines for Writing a Case Report
Maximum 3 authors can contribute to one article.
Title
Should be concise and descriptive, summarizing the focus of the case.
Abstract
Summarize case, including the background, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome (150-250 words).
Introduction
Provide context for the case, explaining its significance and uniqueness.
Case Presentation
- Age, gender, relevant medical/dental history
- Clinical Findings (Symptoms, examination, diagnostic results, Diagnosis, Treatment Plan, and Outcome)
Discussion
Discuss the clinical decision-making process. Compare the case with existing literature and highlight its relevance. Mention any lessons learned, clinical implications, or challenges encountered.
Conclusion
Summarize key takeaways and potential implications for future research or practice.
References
List all relevant and up-to-date references following the journal’s citation format.
Guidelines for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Maximum 6 authors can contribute to one article.
Title
Clearly indicate the topic and that the article is a systematic review or meta-analysis.
Abstract
Structured abstract (150-250 words) with background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.
Methods
- Search Strategy: Detail the databases searched, search terms, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Study Selection: Explain the process of screening and selecting studies (e.g., PRISMA flow diagram).
- Data Extraction: Describe how data from the included studies were extracted.
- Quality Assessment: Specify the criteria for assessing the quality of included studies.
- Statistical Analysis (for Meta-Analyses): Explain the statistical methods used to combine data.
Results
Summarize the key findings from the selected studies. Report the number of studies included and any variations in study outcomes.
Discussion
Interpret the results in the context of existing literature. Discuss the strengths, limitations, and implications for future research or clinical practice.
Conclusion
Provide a concise summary of the main findings and their relevance.
Guidelines for Randomized Clinical Trials
Title
Clearly state the trial design (e.g., “Randomized Controlled Trial”).
Abstract
Structured abstract (150-250 words) with background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.
Methods
- Study Design: Clearly describe the randomization process, blinding (if applicable), and control group(s).
- Participants: Define inclusion/exclusion criteria and recruitment process.
- Intervention: Provide details of the intervention(s) and control/comparator treatment.
- Outcomes: Specify primary and secondary outcomes, and how they are measured.
- Sample Size: Include a sample size calculation based on statistical power.
Results
Report baseline characteristics of participants. Present the outcomes of the intervention, including statistical analysis. Include tables or figures.
Discussion
Interpret the results in relation to the hypothesis. Discuss the strengths, limitations, and potential implications for clinical practice.
Conclusion
Summarize the key findings and their clinical relevance.
Author’s Checklist
General Checklist
- Microsoft Word should be used to create the manuscript (no other word-processing programs are allowed).
- The font style used should be Times New Roman with font size of 12.
- All the headings and subheadings should be made bold, Times New Roman as font style, and in font size 14.
- Italics can be used for referencing sections.
- References should not be included in the abstract.
- Title page, including full name, academic degrees, and institutional affiliation and position of each author, and author to whom correspondence should be sent, including address, phone numbers, and e-mail address.