Reviewers Guidelines
Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality and integrity of research published in Dentistry Open Journal. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and unbiased feedback on the manuscripts they evaluate, ensuring that the journal publishes high-quality, reliable research.
Reviewers should focus on the following aspects during their evaluation:
- Originality and Relevance: Assess whether the manuscript presents original research and contributes new knowledge to the field of dentistry.
- Methodology: Evaluate the soundness of the research design, methodology, and data analysis. Ensure that the methods used are appropriate for the research questions being addressed.
- Results and Interpretation: Review the clarity and validity of the results presented, and determine whether the conclusions are supported by the data.
- Clarity and Structure: Assess the organization, clarity, and overall readability of the manuscript. Ensure that the manuscript is logically structured and well-written.
- Ethical Compliance: Check whether the manuscript adheres to ethical guidelines, including the use of human participants, animal subjects, and proper citation of sources.
- References: Evaluate the completeness and relevance of the references cited. Reviewers should ensure that all key studies in the field are appropriately referenced.
Reviewers should provide clear and concise feedback, offering suggestions for improvement when appropriate. The feedback should be constructive, respectful, and focused on helping authors improve their work.
Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the time frame provided. If additional time is required, reviewers should notify the editorial team as soon as possible.
Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (specific to reviewers)
To ensure the integrity of the peer review process, reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity in evaluating the manuscript. A conflict of interest arises if a reviewer has any personal, professional, or financial relationship with the authors or the research being evaluated.
Reviewers are required to disclose the following:
- Personal Relationships: Any personal relationships with the authors or any individuals involved in the research.
- Professional or Institutional Relationships: Any professional or institutional affiliations that may create a bias in evaluating the manuscript.
- Financial Interests: Any financial interests, including funding or grants received by the reviewer from organizations that might benefit from the research being reviewed.
- Competitive Interests: Any competitive research interests or academic rivalries that may lead to biased evaluations.
If a conflict of interest is identified, reviewers must recuse themselves from reviewing the manuscript and inform the editorial team immediately. The editorial team will then assign another appropriate reviewer to evaluate the manuscript.
By adhering to these disclosure guidelines, reviewers help maintain the transparency and credibility of the peer review process, which is critical to the integrity of the journal.
Reviewers should also note that their reviews should be conducted confidentially. Any information regarding the manuscript must not be shared or discussed with third parties without prior permission from the journal.
