Introduction

The Global Journal of Dental Specialty (GJDS) welcomes high-quality scholarly submissions that contribute to the advancement of dental sciences, oral healthcare, and related disciplines. Authors are encouraged to carefully follow these guidelines to facilitate an efficient review and publication process.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Case Reports
• Short Communications
• Clinical Studies
• Technical Notes
• Letters to the Editor

Manuscript Preparation

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English.

Title Page

The title page should include:

• Full title of the manuscript
• Author(s) names
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author's name and email address
• ORCID ID (if available)

Abstract

An abstract of 150–300 words should be provided, followed by 3–6 keywords.

Main Manuscript Structure

Original research articles should generally contain:

• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

References

All references must be prepared according to the MLA (Modern Language Association) referencing style. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all citations and references.

Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively.
• Each table and figure must include a descriptive title or caption.
• Images should be of high quality and suitable for publication.
• Authors must obtain permission for any copyrighted material used.

Ethical Requirements

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
• All listed authors have approved the submitted version.
• Appropriate ethical approval has been obtained where required.
• Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical content may be rejected without review.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo a rigorous editorial assessment followed by peer review to evaluate scientific quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

Submission Process

Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's designated submission channel. All required files and supporting documents must be included at the time of submission.

Revision Process

Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments. Revised submissions should be accompanied by a detailed response to reviewers.

Acceptance and Publication

Acceptance decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, quality, and relevance to the journal's scope. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, production, and publication.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

• Accuracy of all data and statements.
• Obtaining necessary permissions.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards.
• Responding promptly to editorial communications.
• Reviewing proofs carefully before publication.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in delays, requests for revision, or rejection of the manuscript.