Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

The Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (JDMFS) adheres to high ethical standards in publishing and follows guidelines issued by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of publication. Submission of a manuscript implies that all authors have read and approved the content, and that the work conforms to the journal's ethical policies and standards.

Anyone may submit an original work to JDMFS, provided they hold the copyright to the work or have obtained the necessary permissions from the copyright holder(s). Authors must confirm that the manuscript is original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.

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All articles published in JDMFS are freely accessible online to read and download immediately upon publication. The journal is committed to open access, with the aim of increasing the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly work. Article Processing Charges (APCs): Articles that are accepted for publication by our editors are charged 300 USD.

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Any contributions accepted for publication will transfer copyright to the journal. The journal and Editorial Board assume no responsibility for the opinions or ethical statements expressed by the authors.

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All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, share, translate, and adapt the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original authors. Users must also provide a link to the license and indicate if any changes were made. This licensing promotes open access and broad dissemination of research while ensuring authors receive proper credit for their work.

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The journal does not accept any advertising from third parties.

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All authors are required to provide accurate and complete information about their institutional affiliations at the time of the manuscript submission. For research articles, authors must list the institutional affiliation where the research was approved, supported, or conducted. For non-research articles, authors should list their current institutional affiliation at the time of submission.

In cases where an author has moved to a different institution after completing the work but before publication, the affiliation where the work was supported or conducted must be listed, with a note indicating the author's current affiliation and contact details in the acknowledgments section. Change of affiliation alone does not justify removing an author from the authorship list, provided the author meets the authorship criteria.

Misrepresentation of affiliation is considered a form of misconduct and will be addressed in accordance with the journal's ethical policies, including investigation and communication with relevant institutions if necessary. Accurate affiliation information is essential for attribution, accountability, and transparency in scholarly publishing.

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Authors should recognize individuals who contributed to the development of the manuscript but do not meet the criteria for authorship, such as those providing technical assistance, general support, or valuable feedback. These contributions should be acknowledged appropriately in the acknowledgment section.

Organizations or funding bodies that provided financial support, resources, or other assistance relevant to the research or article should also be acknowledged (from 2026, funding statements should be included in a separate funding section). All acknowledgments must be truthful, specific, and accurately reflect the contributions or support received. Falsely attributing support or contributions is considered unethical and may lead to corrective actions, including correction or retraction, in accordance with the journal's ethical standards.

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All authors must disclose any financial support related to the work reported in the manuscript. For articles published from 2026 onward, funding information must be provided in a separate section titled "Funding" rather than within the Acknowledgments. The Funding section must identify the source of financial support, such as the funding organization and grant or project number (where applicable). Authors must also state whether the funder had any role in the research. If the funder had no role, authors should include a clear statement as: "The funder had no role in any aspect of the study or its publication." If no external funding was received, authors should explicitly state: "The authors received no funding for this work."

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Authorship Criteria
Only individuals who have made significant and meaningful contributions should be listed as authors, according to the following standards aligned with international best practices:

• Participation in the conception or design of the study, or in the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
• Involvement in drafting the manuscript or providing critical revisions that enhance its intellectual content.

Additionally, all authors are required to approve the final version of the manuscript before submission and take responsibility for all aspects of the work. Individuals not meeting these criteria should be acknowledged but not listed as authors.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author
The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript and that they agree with its submission. Any misrepresentation is deemed a serious ethical violation.

Contribution Details
For manuscripts with multiple authors, the journal requires a brief contribution statement that clearly outlines each author's specific roles.

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All references cited in the manuscript should be accurately and appropriately documented according to the journal's reference style. Authors must ensure that every citation is relevant, verifiable, and directly supports the content of the manuscript. Primary sources, such as peer reviewed journal articles, should be prioritized.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all citations and for avoiding citation manipulation or excessive self-citation. For more guidance, authors are encouraged to review the COPE discussion on citation manipulation.

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All authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to their manuscript at the time of submission. A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or other secondary interests could be perceived to influence the objectivity, integrity, or impartiality of their work. Authors must disclose all relevant conflicts in the manuscript's disclosure statement, which will be published alongside the article. Failure to disclose conflicts of interest can have serious ethical implications and may result in rejection, correction, or retraction.

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The journal is committed to the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections shall be issued when a published article contains an error that affects the interpretation but does not invalidate its overall findings. An Expression of Concern may be issued when there is credible suspicion of misconduct or unresolved issues that could affect the validity of an article. Retractions are issued in cases where research is unreliable due to misconduct or honest error that fundamentally undermines the findings.

When an author discovers a significant error in their own published work, it is their responsibility to promptly notify the journal and fully cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

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All submitted manuscripts are considered confidential material. The journal is committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of all parties involved in the publication process. Manuscripts submitted to the journal will only be accessible to authorized individuals involved in processing, peer review, and publication. All parties involved will treat the information with strict confidentiality.

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The journal values the principles of transparency, openness, and reproducibility in scholarly research. Recognizing that data sharing may not be feasible in all cases due to confidentiality or privacy concerns, a data availability statement is not mandatory for publication. However, the journal strongly encourages authors to share their data whenever possible and to provide access to data on a reasonable request, in accordance with ethical and legal requirements.

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In alignment with guidelines from COPE, any misconduct related to research or publication practices will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

Types of Misconduct include: Data Fabrication and Falsification, Image Manipulation, Plagiarism, Duplicate Submission, Duplicate Publication, Salami Slicing, Citation Manipulation, and Improper Authorship Practices.

Handling Allegations of Misconduct
The journal follows a structured process including initial validation, sharing with authors, external investigation if needed, evaluation and decision, and publication of actions.

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Research Involving Humans: Should be conducted in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards, such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must obtain all necessary ethical approvals.

Research Involving Animals: Should be conducted in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards and guidelines for animal welfare.

Consent for Participation: All research involving human participants must be conducted with their informed consent.

Consent for Publication: Identifying information should not be published unless essential for scientific purposes and informed consent for publication has been obtained.

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Visual elements should be used to strengthen and clarify the presentation of research findings. All images should be original or properly credited. Digital image manipulation should be done ethically, ensuring that it does not misrepresent data or results. Regardless of copyright status, all figures and images must always be properly cited.

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Editor in Chief will assign the manuscript to Managing Editor for further handling. The Managing Editor will request at least two scientists to review the research article manuscript. All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer-review.

The steps are: Manuscript Submission → Manuscript Check and Selection (plagiarism check using Turnitin) → Manuscript Reviewing Process → Notification → Paper Revision → Revision Submission → Galley proof and publishing process.

Decisions: Accepted as is, Accepted with minor revisions, Accepted with major revisions, Resubmit (conditional rejection), Rejected (outright rejection).

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The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts without peer review at the initial screening stage if they do not meet the basic requirements for publication or fall outside the scope of the journal.

Typical grounds for desk rejection: Not adhering to scope, incomplete or poorly formatted, lack of originality, insufficient scientific rigor, non-compliance with ethical standards, commercially motivated content.

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All submitted manuscripts are subjected to similarity checks using the iThenticate similarity check tool. Trained editors perform a qualitative assessment of the overlap. Manuscripts with unacceptable levels of overlap will be rejected or require revision. The journal reserves the right to investigate suspected cases of misconduct and take appropriate actions, including retraction.

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Appeals should be based on new evidence. Complaints regarding authorship disputes, conflicts of interest, or the peer review process should be directed to the Editors-in-Chief.

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The journal provides a channel for post-publication discussions through direct communications with the editorial office. All communications will be reviewed by the editorial team and appropriate editorial actions will be taken in line with COPE guidelines.

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Withdrawal refers to the removal of a manuscript from the publication process prior to its formal publication. Authors may request withdrawal by submitting a written request. Once withdrawal is approved, no further editorial work will proceed. After formal publication, retraction procedures apply.

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Editors are permitted to submit manuscripts; however, they must recuse themselves from any involvement in the peer review process. The editorial handling will be delegated to an independent member of the editorial board.

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The journal allows and encourages authors to deposit all versions of their manuscripts in repositories of their choice without embargo. Permitted versions: Preprint, Author's Accepted Manuscript (AAM), and Published Article / Version of Record (VoR).

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Authors are responsible for ensuring that any third-party material has the necessary rights and permissions for reuse. All third-party material must be in the public domain, available under a compatible license, or accompanied by explicit written permission.

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Authors' Use of AI: Should be primarily to improve language and readability. Authors are required to disclose the use of AI in their manuscripts.

Use of AI in Peer Review: The use of generative AI by reviewers during manuscript assessment is not permitted.

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The opinions and viewpoints expressed in articles published in JDMFS are solely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the editorial board or the publisher.

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Special issues focus on emerging topics. Guest Editors may be nominated based on their expertise. All papers submitted by editors for a special issue must undergo an independent review process. Manuscripts submitted for special issues follow the same process as regular issues.

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For articles published from 2026 onward, the journal requires authors to follow established reporting guidelines: CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, SPIRIT, STARD, CARE, ARRIVE. Visit the EQUATOR Network for guidance.

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For questions regarding these policies, contact the editorial office at jdmfs.fkg@unhas.ac.id

Last updated: February 2026