Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process at the Journal of Applied Dental and Technology Health

  1. Submission of Manuscript

    • Authors submit their manuscripts through the Journal of Applied Dental and Technology Health online submission system.
    • The editor conducts an initial evaluation to ensure the manuscript aligns with the journal's focus and scope, as well as adherence to submission guidelines.

  2. Initial Editor Assessment

    • Manuscripts passing the initial evaluation proceed to the peer review process. If a manuscript does not meet the scope or basic standards, the editor may reject it at this stage.
    • The editor also ensures the manuscript is free from potential plagiarism by checking it with anti-plagiarism software.

  3. Peer Review Process

    • The Journal of Applied Dental and Technology Health employs a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
    • The editor appoints at least two reviewers with expertise in the relevant field to evaluate the manuscript.
    • Reviewers assess the manuscript in detail, focusing on scientific quality, originality, methodology, and its contribution to existing knowledge.

  4. Reviewer Decisions

    • After evaluation, reviewers may recommend one of the following:
      • Accepted without revisions
      • Accepted with minor revisions
      • Accepted with major revisions
      • Rejected
    • Reviewers provide constructive comments and suggestions to help authors improve their manuscripts.

  5. Manuscript Revision

    • If revisions are needed, authors are given the opportunity to revise their manuscript according to the reviewers' suggestions.
    • The revised manuscript is then resubmitted to the editor and may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation, if necessary.

  6. Final Editor Decision

    • Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editor makes a final decision on whether the manuscript will be accepted, further revised, or rejected.
    • The final decision is communicated to the author, along with feedback from the reviewers.

  7. Publication

    • Accepted manuscripts undergo final editing and are scheduled for publication in the next appropriate journal issue.
    • Authors are notified about the publication schedule of their manuscript.