Author Guidelines

The International Journal of Dental Discovery and Research (IJDDR) welcomes high-quality, original manuscripts that contribute significantly to the advancement of dental science, clinical practice, and interdisciplinary research. Authors are advised to carefully read and comply with the following guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

IJDDR accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles / Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

  • Clinical Studies and Clinical Trials

  • Case Reports and Case Series

  • Short Communications

  • Technical Notes

  • Letters to the Editor

2. Manuscript Preparation

Language

  • All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.

  • Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to seek professional language editing prior to submission.

Manuscript Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • Page numbers must be included

3. Structure of the Manuscript

Title Page

  • Concise and informative title

  • Full names of all authors

  • Institutional affiliations

  • Corresponding author’s email address

  • ORCID IDs (if available)

Abstract

  • Maximum 250 words

  • Structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) for original research

  • Provide 3–6 keywords using standard indexing terms

Main Text (Original Research)

  1. Introduction

  2. Materials and Methods

  3. Results

  4. Discussion

  5. Conclusion

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Studies involving human participants must include ethical committee approval and informed consent.

  • Animal studies must follow internationally accepted ethical standards.

  • Clinical trials should be registered with a recognized trial registry.

  • Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

5. Plagiarism Policy

IJDDR follows a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Acceptable similarity index: ≤ 15% (excluding references)

  • Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be rejected or returned for revision.

6. References

  • Referencing style: Vancouver Style

  • References must be numbered consecutively in the order of citation.

  • Authors are responsible for accuracy and completeness of references.

Example:

Smith J, Brown A. Advances in dental materials. J Dent Res. 2023;45(2):120–126.

7. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables should be numbered consecutively.

  • Each figure/table must have a clear title and legend.

  • Images should be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

  • Authors must obtain permission for reproduced material.

8. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted online only through the journal’s submission system.

  • Authors should ensure that all required files are uploaded, including:

    • Manuscript file

    • Cover letter

    • Ethical approval (if applicable)

    • Conflict of interest statement

9. Peer Review Process

  • IJDDR follows a double-blind peer review process.

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.

  • The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations.

10. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • IJDDR is an open-access journal.

  • Details regarding Article Processing Charges (if applicable) are clearly communicated to authors after acceptance.

  • No submission fee is charged.

11. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work.

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC).

  • Proper attribution is required for reuse.

12. Post-Publication Policy

  • Authors may share the published version of their article for academic and research purposes.

  • Corrections or retractions will be issued in case of post-publication ethical concerns.

13. Disclaimer

The responsibility for the content of published articles rests solely with the authors. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the editorial board or publisher.