Author Guidelines
JDMFS Author’s Guidelines The editorial board of the Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (JDMFS) has recently updated the author guidelines to improve the quality and consistency of published articles. These updated guidelines will apply to all submissions received, starting with our next publication period, beginning in July 2024. We encourage all prospective authors to carefully review the new guidelines, including revisions to the formatting requirements. Our goal is to ensure rigorous scientific writing practices that uphold the highest academic standards. If you have any questions about the new guidelines, please do not hesitate to contact the editorial office.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Please read the guidelines below before visiting the submission site!
The Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (JDMFS) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing translational and applicative research relevant to dentistry and the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease. The JDMFS's broad readership consists of oral hygiene students, dental students, craniofacial researchers, clinical scientists, dentists, dental educators, and oral and dental policy-makers. Starting from 2026, the Journal is published quarterly (January, April, July, and October), allowing for frequent dissemination of its leading content. Average time from submission to first decision: 13 working days. Authors of all types of articles should be aware of the following guidelines when submitting to JDMFS.
ONLINE SUBMISSION Submissions to the JDMFS are only accepted for consideration via the JDMFS online manuscript submission system:
https://www.editorialmanager.com/jdmfs/default2.aspx
Authors who do not have an active account within the system are required to create a new account by clicking Register on the log-in page. The system will prompt the authors through a step-by-step process to create their account. Once created, authors can submit their manuscript by entering the JDMFS submission screen. Read the Submission Requirements carefully before beginning submission.
MANUSCRIPT FORMAT JDMFS will consider well-prepared material and comply with the author guidelines. The Journal accepts a systematic review, a narrative review, an original article, and a case report. Only article that has not been published (either in print or electronically), is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, except for an abstract published in conference proceedings, will be considered for publication. Prior presentation of data (i.e., at a scientific meeting) does not preclude publication in the JDMFS. All submissions to the journal will be scanned for possible duplicates or prior publication using the Turnitin/Cross Check/iThenticate plagiarism detection system. Only manuscript with less than 20% similarity can be accepted for publication. Authors who submit previously published work to the JDMFS will be banned from submitting future manuscripts to the journal, and their funding body and/or institution will be notified.
The manuscript should accompany a title page and a cover letter.
- The title page includes Title, Authors’ identity: First name, middle initial, and last name of each author; the affiliation (in English) of each author during the study being reported; the name, current address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the corresponding author; and the word count and number of tables and figures.
- Cover letter should include your contact information, manuscript title, a brief introduction highlighting the research's significance and relevance, a statement of originality and non-simultaneous submission, and a polite closing expressing gratitude and willingness to address queries, and adherence to the journal's submission guidelines. The text on the title page should be center-aligned. The main text must be saved in Word document format, with 12 points Times New Roman font, and the main text should be single space with justified margins. The tables must be saved in Word document format, with 8 points Times New Roman font. Please do not use headers, footers, or endnotes in your paper. Leaving 25 mm margins on all sides.
In general, the manuscript writing should refer to the international guidelines for medical journals. Further information can be found at https://www.equator-network.org/ and http://www.icmje.org/.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Ethics All submitted article involving humans and animals must obtain ethical acceptance from the Ethical Board and a registration number.
Human Authors should indicate whether the procedures followed have been assessed by the responsible review committee (institutional and national), or if no formal ethics committee is available, were in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration as revised in 2013. If doubt exists whether the research was conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration, the authors must explain the rationale for their approach and demonstrate that the institutional review body explicitly approved the doubtful aspects of the study.
Animal rights Authors should indicate whether institutional, national, and international standards for the care and use of laboratory animals were followed.
Declaration of interest Public trust in the scientific process and the credibility of published articles depend in part on how transparently conflict of interest are handled during the planning, implementation, writing, peer review, editing, and publication of scientific work. A conflict of interest exists when professional judgment concerning a primary interest (such as patients’ welfare or the validity of research) may be influenced by a secondary interest (such as financial gain). Perceptions of conflict of interest are as important as actual conflict of interest.
Funding All authors must disclose funding sources in a separate “Funding” section (from 2026 onward) placed in the manuscript per the journal’s formatting rules; include each external funder and grant or project number, plus a brief statement of the funder’s role (e.g., study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or publication decisions), or the exact sentence: “The funder had no role in any aspect of the study or its publication.” If no external funding was received, state: “The authors received no funding for this work.” If there is internal or in-kind support, briefly describe its source and nature.
Other statements For each article type, please refer to and follow the manuscript templates below (see "MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATES) to identify and include all required statements.
Authorship Authorship confers credit and has important academic, social, and financial implications. Authorship also implies responsibility and accountability for published work. The following recommendations are intended to ensure that contributors who have made substantive intellectual contributions to a paper are given credit as authors but also that contributors credited as authors understand their role in taking responsibility and being accountable for what is published.
The ICMJE recommends that authorship is based on the following 4 criteria:
- Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
- Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; AND
- Final approval of the version to be published; AND
- Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Copyright Any contributions accepted for publication will become the copyright of this journal. No responsibility is accepted by the Editorial Board for opinions or ethics expressed by contributors.
PREPARATION
Manuscript Requirement by Format
1. A Systematic Review Review articles are comprehensive, critical reviews of research topics and/or methodological approaches that are highly relevant to investigators in the field of dentistry research. The review should be interpretative rather than a summary that describes various approaches that are available as well as their relative merits, limitations, and specific applications. For more details information please also refer to manuscript template.
Manuscript Template: A Systematic Review
Manuscript should be arranged in following order:
- Title page
- Cover letter
- Main manuscript which includes (title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement, conflict of interest, statement section, references, tables, figures (if any, each including a title and legend). Main manuscript does not contain any information about the authors.
The prescribed word count is no longer than 5000 words, including Abstract, Tables, and References. The manuscript may have about 50 references. Reference Book and a chapter in an edited book maximum 10% from all references.
The abstract may not exceed 250 words.
To view an example of an updated version of the Systematic Review and/or Meta-Analysis Reporting Guidelines and Explanatory paper, please click the following link https://www.prisma-statement.org/prisma-2020-explanation-elaboration.
2. Original Articles
Research Articles are expected to present a significant advance in the areas of dentistry fields and are arranged in the following order:Manuscript Template: Original Article
- Title page
- Cover letter
- Main manuscript which include (title, abstract, introduction (no heading necessary), material and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement, statement section, conflict of interest, references, tables (if any, each including a title and legend), figure legends, and figures. Main manuscript does not contain any information about the authors.
The prescribed word count is up to 3000 words including Abstract, Tables, References. The manuscript may have about 20 references. References Book and a chapter in an edited book maximum 10% from all references.
Abstract is required for all research articles. Abstract should concise, precise, and should convey the essential findings of the manuscript. The abstract may not exceed 250 words.
3. Case Report Recommendation for the modification of diagnostic methods, treatment methods, and treatment skill that are considered established in all fields of dentistry as well as reports of a rare case, unexpected complications or unexpected development of disease may fall in this category.
Manuscript Template: Case Report
Manuscript should be arranged in following order:
- Title page
- Cover letter
- Main manuscript which include (title, abstract, introduction, case report, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment, statement’s section, references, tables (if any, each including a title and legend). Main manuscript does not contain any information about the authors.
The prescribed word count is up to 1500-2000 words including Abstract, Tables, References. The manuscript may have about 20 references. Reference Book and a chapter in an edited book maximum 10% from all references.
The abstract may not exceed 250 words.
Case reports must follow CARE guidelines. For more information, please visit https://www.care-statement.org/.
Tables Tables should be double-spaced on separate pages and included at the end of the text document with the table number and title indicated. Tables should be created using Word (do not use insert table function), use tabs and/or spaces to create tables, columns, or rows. Tables with internal divisions (Tables 1A and B) should be submitted as individual tables, i.e., Tables 1 and 2. Symbols for units should be confined to column headings. Abbreviations should be kept to a minimum and defined in the table legend. Please avoid the use of shading. If a table includes data that require explanation in the legend, apply the following symbol sequence, from top to bottom, left to right: *, †, ‡, §, ||, ¶, #, **, ††, ‡‡, etc. Maximum five tables for article.
If tables are taken from other sources, it should be noted in the legend and the author must be able to provide written permission for reproduction obtained from the original publisher and author.
Figures Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science uses digital publishing methods throughout the journal production process. If your article is accepted, it will be published online. The following sections provide information on how to format your figures to ensure the best possible reproduction of your images. Maximum five figures for an article.
Formats - Regardless of the application used, when your electronic artwork is finalized, please 'save as' or convert the images to one of the following formats (note the resolution requirements for line drawings, halftones and line/halftone combinations given below): EPS: Vector drawings. Embed the font or save the text as 'graphics'. TIFF (or JPG): Color or grayscale photographs (halftones): always use a minimum of 300 dpi. TIFF (or JPG): Bitmapped line drawings: use a minimum of 1000 dpi. TIFF (or JPG): Combinations bitmapped line/half-tone (color or grayscale): a minimum of 500 dpi is required.
If your electronic artwork is created in a Microsoft Office application (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) then please supply 'as is'.
Please do not:
- Supply files that are optimized for screen use (e.g., GIF, BMP, PICT, WPG); the resolution is too low;
- Supply files that are too low in resolution;
- Submit graphics that are disproportionately large for the content.
Size - Figures should be produced at the size they are to appear in the printed journal. Please make sure your figures will fit in one or two columns in width. Multi-paneled figures should be assembled in a layout that leaves the least amount of blank space. Font - At 100% size, fonts should be 8 points and used consistently throughout all figures. Font type should be similar with main manuscript. Text - Information on the axes should be succinct, using abbreviations where possible, and the label on the y-axis should read vertically, not horizontally. Key information should be placed in any available white space within the figure; if space is not available, the information should be placed in the legend. In general, figures with multiple parts should be marked A, B, C, etc., with a description of each panel included in the legend rather than on the figure. Line and bar graphs - Lines in graphs should be bold enough to be easily read after reduction, as should all symbols used in the figure. Data points are best marked with the following symbols, again assuring that they will be readily distinguishable after reduction. In the figure legend, please use words rather than symbols; e.g., "black circles = group 1; white squares = group 2; black bars = Hb1AC; white bars = glucose levels." Bars should be black or white only, unless more than two data sets are being presented; additional bars should be drawn with clear bold hatch marks or stripes, not shades of gray.
Line or bar graphs or flow charts with text should be created in black and white, not shades of gray which are difficult to reproduce in even tones.
Reproductions - If materials (e.g., figures and/or tables) are taken from other sources, it should be noted in the legend and the author must be able to provide written permission for reproduction obtained from the original publisher and author. Figure legends - Should be clearly numbered and included at the very end of your document and should not be included on the separate figure/image files. Please use words to describe symbols used in the figure; e.g., "black circles = group 1; white squares = group 2; black bars = Hb1AC; white bars = glucose levels."
Abbreviations Abbreviations should be used only when necessary. e.g., temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Abbreviate units of measure only when used with numbers. Abbreviations may be used in tables and figures.
References References should follow the standards summarized in the NLM’s International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals: References should be listed according to the Vancouver Style.
Reference to a journal publication: 1. Guilbert TW, Morgan WJ, Zeiger RS, et al. Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma. N Engl J Med 2006;354: 1985-1997. Reference to a book: 1. StrunkJr W, White EB. The elements of style. 3rd ed. New York: Macmillan; 1979. p. 181-190. Reference to a chapter in an edited book: 1. Mettam GR, Adams LB. How to prepare an electronic version of your article. In Jones BS, Smith RZ, editors. Introduction to the electronic age. New York: E-Publishing Inc; 1999. p. 28-304.
More detail of references could be found at (www.nlm.nih.gov /bsd/uniform_requirements.html) webpage and detailed in the NLM’s Citing Medicine, 2nd edition (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7256/).
Reference should be numbered in the order that they are cited in the text. All authors must be listed and inclusive page numbers provided. The titles of journals should be abbreviated according to the style used for MEDLINE (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/journals). For convenience, authors may use Mendeley or EndNote.
Please be attention:
- We only admit journal references of articles indexed in PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Web of Sciences, Thomson Reuters, EBSCO and DOAJ.
- Failure to follow instructions may result in publication delays if your manuscript is accepted.
- We recommend the manuscript has been going through professional proofreader.
AFTER ACCEPTANCE Conflict of Interest All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence their work. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations and grands or other funding. The authors must fill the Conflict-of-Interest form upon publication.
Disclaimer The authors must fill the Disclaimer form upon publication.
Online Proof Correction Before your manuscript is published in this journal, the author will receive manuscript for final check.
Article Processing Charge As JDMFS is an open access publisher, we do not seek or get financial assistance from subscribers / readers. The open access publication fee for this journal is USD 300.
MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATES Please find the template files below: Template A Systematic Review Template Original Article Template Case Report
AUTHOR INQUIRIES Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science Contact Person: Admin Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km.10 Tamalanrea, Makassar, Indonesia Telp: +62 812 4390 9789 Email: