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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS)

A. Article Submission:

• All manuscripts must be submitted online via the OJS Online Platform
• First-time users: Registration is free but mandatory.
• Registered authors can track their articles after logging into the site using their username and password.
• No fees are required for submission, processing, or publication of articles.
• For any issues, contact the editorial office by email at jcds.sdc@gmail.com or call +8801534117488.

B. Conditions for Submission:

1. Open Access Policy: All manuscripts will be published under an Open Access policy.
2. Peer Review: All submissions are subject to peer review.
3. Plagiarism Check: Manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using commercial plagiarism detection software.
4. Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts should not be under simultaneous consideration by any other journal.
5. Creative Commons License: Articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY-4.0). Click here for more details.
6. Further Distribution: Authors may enter into separate agreements for distribution (e.g., institutional repository or book publication) with acknowledgment of initial publication in JCDS.
7. Permission for Reproduction: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce illustrations, tables, etc., from other publications.
8. Author Information: Provide full affiliation, email address, contact details, and ORCID ID (optional) for each author. (ORCID link: https://orcid.org/). 

C. Ethical Aspects and Ethical Approval:

1. Ethical Approval: Explicitly mention ethical approval from relevant authorities.
2. Human Studies: Studies involving human subjects must comply with the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki, revised in 2000.
3. Animal Studies: Ethical approval must be obtained for studies involving animals.
4. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
5. Ethical Considerations: Ethical aspects of the study will be reviewed thoroughly.
6. Re-publication Permission: Manuscripts containing previously published material (tables, illustrations, photos) must include a letter of permission for re-publication.
7. Patient Consent: Manuscripts with patient photographs or identifiable images must include consent from the patients or their families. If not, identity should be blacked out. 

D. Authorship Criteria:

JCDS follows the ICMJE guidelines for authorship, which require:

1. Substantial Contributions: In conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation.
2. Drafting or Revising: Critical revision of the manuscript for intellectual content.
3. Final Approval: Approval of the manuscript version to be published.
4. Accountability: Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work and resolving any issues related to accuracy and integrity. 

Contribution Details:

• Authors must provide a detailed description of their contributions, including:
• Conceptualization, design, literature search, data acquisition, statistical analysis, article preparation, manuscript editing, and review.

Non-Author Contributors:

• Individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria but have contributed should be acknowledged in a separate section (e.g., “Clinical Investigators” or “Participating Investigators”).
• Activities that do not qualify for authorship include funding acquisition, supervision, writing assistance, technical editing, language editing, or proofreading.
• Acknowledged individuals must provide written permission for being acknowledged in the manuscript. 

E. Conflicts of Interest:

• Disclosure Requirement: All authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, including financial, affiliations, intellectual property, personal, ideological, or academic interests.
• Product or Institution Conflicts: Authors must disclose conflicts related to products, institutions, or other entities mentioned in the manuscript, or those that compete with the products or institutions discussed. 

F. Manuscript Style and Format for Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS)

To ensure the Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS) meets international standards for indexing and offers clarity to authors, the following detailed manuscript style and format guidelines are provided. Authors are required to follow these guidelines strictly when submitting Original Research, Case Reports, and Review Articles.

1. Title of the Manuscript

• Length: The title should be concise, informative, and no more than 12–15 words.
• Format: The title must be centered, bold, and in Title Case.
• Font: Calibri, size 14.
• Content: Avoid abbreviations in the title. It should reflect the main theme of the research/article accurately.
• Example: “Impact of Laser Treatment on Periodontal Health in Diabetic Patients: A 5-Year Study”

2. Structured Abstract (IMRD Format)

The abstract should be written in the IMRD format (Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion). It should provide a brief, clear, and concise summary of the manuscript, highlighting the key elements of the study or review.

• Word Limit: 250 words (strictly).
• Format:
• Introduction: Briefly state the research problem or the significance of the review.
• Methods: Summarize the study design, materials used, or data sources for the review.
• Results: Include only the most significant findings (if research article).
• Discussion: A summary of the interpretation of the findings or conclusions drawn from the review.

Example:

• Introduction: This study evaluates the effects of laser therapy on periodontal health in diabetic patients.
• Methods: A cohort study involving 50 diabetic patients who received laser treatment for 6 months.
• Results: Laser therapy showed a significant reduction in clinical attachment loss and improved gingival health.
• Discussion: These findings suggest that laser therapy can be an effective adjunctive treatment in periodontal management of diabetic patients.

3. Keywords

• Length: Provide 3–6 keywords that represent the main topics or concepts of the article.
• Format: The keywords should be alphabetized and separated by commas.
• Example: “Laser Therapy, Periodontal Health, Diabetic Patients, Clinical Attachment Loss, Gingival Health”

4. Article Format

Original Research Articles

• Word Limit: 3500–5000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).
• Sections:
• Introduction: Brief background, research question, and objectives.
• Materials and Methods: Detailed description of the experimental design, materials, and methods used.
• Results: Clear presentation of findings with statistical analysis (if applicable).
• Discussion: Interpretation of results, comparison with existing literature, and possible implications.

Case Reports

• Word Limit: 1500–2500 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).
• Sections:

• Authors should prepare case reports according to the CARE (CAse REport) Guidelines:  The CARE guideline helps ensure transparent, complete, and reproducible reporting of clinical cases.
  See the official CARE resources:
  CARE guideline website: https://www.care-statement.org/
  CARE Checklist: https://www.care-statement.org/checklist
  CARE writing guidance: https://www.care-statement.org/writing-a-case-report

Review Articles

• Word Limit: 4000–7000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).
• Sections:
• Introduction: Objective and scope of the review.
• Methods: Explanation of the methodology for article selection and analysis.
• Discussion/Review of Literature: Detailed summary and critical analysis of the available literature on the topic.

5. Conclusion Section

• Format: The Conclusion should summarize the key findings of the study or review in a concise manner, providing clarity on the implications of the work. Avoid introducing new information or references in the conclusion.
• Example: “In conclusion, laser therapy demonstrates significant benefits in improving periodontal health in diabetic patients. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to validate these findings across diverse populations.”

6. Manuscript Submission Format

• File Format: The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (DOC) format.
• Font: Calibri, size 14 for the Title and size 11 for the rest of the manuscript.
• Layout:
• The document should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
• Headings: Use bold for main headings and subheadings.
• Spacing: Maintain single spacing between paragraphs and after headings.

7. Acknowledgements

• Content: Acknowledge any financial support, research assistance, and special contributions.
• Format: Write under a separate heading titled “Acknowledgements”.
• Example:
• “We would like to acknowledge Dr. XYZ for his valuable feedback and assistance during the study. This research was supported by [Funding Agency Name] under grant number [XXXX].”

8. Conflict of Interest

• All authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the manuscript.
• Format: Acknowledge under a separate heading titled “Conflict of Interest”.
• Example: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.” or “Dr. ABC is a consultant for XYZ Corporation.”

9. Funding

• All sources of funding should be disclosed.
• Format: Mention under a separate heading titled “Funding”.
• Example: “This research was supported by [Funding Agency Name] under grant number [XXXX].”

10. Data Availability Statement

• A statement regarding the availability of data supporting the findings of the research.

11. Limitations (If Present)

• Authors should clearly mention any limitations that could impact the interpretation of the results.
• Format: Include this under a section titled “Limitations” at the end of the discussion.
• Example: “One limitation of this study is the small sample size, which may affect the generalizability of the results.” 

12. Reference Writing (Vancouver System)

In-text Citation (Vancouver Style):

• Format: Use numbers in square brackets for citations in the text. The citation number should correspond to the reference list.
• Example:
• “Previous studies have shown significant improvements in periodontal health after laser treatment [1].”

Reference List (Vancouver Style):

• Format: The references should be numbered in the order they appear in the manuscript.
• Book Reference:
• Author(s). Title of the Book. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year.
• Example: Shapiro J, Norton P. Clinical Periodontology. 3rd ed. New York: Elsevier; 2015.
• Journal Article Reference:
  • Patel R, Smith L. Impact of Laser Treatment on Periodontal Health in Diabetic Patients. J Clin Dent. 2018;32(4):55-62. https://doi.org/doi:10.1234/jcd.2018.05562.
• Author(s). Title of the article. Title of the Journal. Year; Volume(Issue): Page Numbers. DOI or URL (if available).
• Example:

• Conference/Workshop Reference:
• Author(s). Title of the Paper. In: Editor(s). Title of the Conference. Conference Location: Publisher; Year. Page numbers.
• Example: Jones M, Lee T. Laser Therapy in Periodontal Disease. In: Brown P, editor. Proceedings of the 2017 International Dental Conference. London: Dental Press; 2017. p. 123-128.

Guidelines for Images, Graphs, and Tables

To maintain high standards and ensure proper formatting for copyediting and publishing in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS), please follow these simplified guidelines for images, graphs, and tables.

1. General Guidelines

• Placement: Insert images, graphs, and tables directly within the text at appropriate points (not at the end).
• Captions: Include a clear caption for each image, graph, and table.
• Example for Image: Figure 1. Effects of Laser Treatment on Periodontal Health in Diabetic Patients.
• Example for Table: Table 1. Baseline Characteristics of Diabetic Patients Undergoing Laser Therapy.

2. Image Guidelines

• Resolution: Images should be in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
• Format: Submit images in JPEG or PNG format.
• Size: Maximum size for images should not exceed 5 MB.
• Photographs: Ensure informed consent is obtained for patient images, and anonymize if necessary.
• Editing: Do not over-edit images; any modifications must preserve the original data.

3. Graph and Chart Guidelines

• Legibility: Ensure clear axis labels and distinguishable colors (consider black and white printing).
• Font: Use Arial, size 10-11 for text in graphs.
• Format: Submit graphs in the Doc or as EPS, PDF, or PNG for clarity.

4. Table Guidelines

• Numbering: Tables should be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
• Formatting: Use bold for column and row headings. Avoid vertical lines and limit horizontal lines to top and bottom of the table.
• Font: Use Calibri, size 10-11 for table text.

5. Resolution and File Format

• Images: Minimum resolution of 300 dpi for print quality.
• Graph: Submit graphs in Doc or in EPS, AI, or PDF to retain sharpness.
• Tables: Tables should be submitted in Word format.

6. Ethical Considerations

• Patient Consent: Obtain written consent from patients for all clinical images. If identity is revealed, anonymize or blur their details.
• Copyright: If using previously published images or data, ensure proper permission is obtained and acknowledged.

7. Reference Citation for Images, Graphs, and Tables

• In-text Citation: Cite images, graphs, and tables appropriately within the text.
  • Example: Figure 1. Effects of laser therapy on periodontal health (adapted from Patel et al., 2020 [1]).

G. Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors who publish in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS) agree to the following terms:

1. Authors retain all copyright of their work without restriction.
2. Authors grant the Journal of Contemporary Dental Sciences (JCDS) the right of first publication, enabling the journal to publish the work as the original publisher.
3. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

Under the CC BY 4.0 License, anyone may:      

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

These permissions are granted provided that the following license terms are met:

• Attribution — Appropriate credit must be given to the original author(s), a link to the CC BY 4.0 License must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated. Attribution should not suggest that the author(s) or the journal endorses the reuse.
• No Additional Restrictions — No legal terms or technological measures may be applied that legally restrict others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

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