Publication Guidelines

The 'International Archives of Dental Sciences' represents the scholarly publication of the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry. This journal, which is published three times per year in electronic format, encompasses original empirical research, case studies, comprehensive reviews, and correspondence directed to the editorial team, all pertinent to the field of dentistry, and presented in English. Submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer-review process to ensure the standards of scientific integrity and quality. The advisory board possesses the authority to accept, decline, or prioritize manuscripts for inclusion in the journal. The Editorial Board is authorized to amend and refine manuscripts while ensuring that the original meaning remains intact. The opinions and conclusions of the publications in the journal belong to the author(s). The abbreviated title of the journal is IADS.

General Rules

1. Manuscripts that have been disseminated in alternative scholarly journals are not deemed eligible for publication.
2. The intellectual property rights pertaining to manuscripts published within the journal are retained by the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry.
3. All submissions must be processed online utilizing our designated submission platform at JournalAgent.
4. Manuscripts are required to be composed in the English.
5. Submissions that fail to adhere to the journal's stipulated publication criteria will be returned without undergoing any evaluative review.
6. For any technical difficulties encountered during the submission process, inquiries may be directed to the Editorial Board through the following email: [email protected].
7. The result of the articles submitted to the journal will be notified via email.
8. Final amendments preceding publication are required to be submitted to the Editorial Board within a designated time frame of three days.
9. Dentition should be identified not by any numerical system but rather by their specific nomenclature (for instance, the upper left second premolar tooth).
10. The commercial designation of the products referenced within the articles, in conjunction with their generic names (if applicable), must be included, along with the manufacturer's name, city, and country enclosed in parentheses.

Writing Rules

1. Manuscripts should be composed on standard A4 (210x297 mm) paper, featuring 25 mm margins on all sides, utilizing the "Times New Roman" font at a size of 12 points, and employing 1.5 line spacing. The text must be justified on both margins, with the initial line of each paragraph indented by 10 mm.
2. Page numerals should be positioned centrally at the bottom of each page, while no page number should appear on the cover page.
3. The structure of the article should adhere to the following order: "Cover Page, Abstract and Keywords, Main Text, Tables, Figures, and Figure Captions.
4. The use of unnecessary abbreviations should be avoided, and all abbreviations must be explained in parentheses at the first occurrence in the text.

Copyright Transfer and Application Form

The corresponding author is obliged to complete and endorse the Copyright Transfer and Submission Form and thereafter obtain signatures from the co-authors. Once all requisite signatures have been obtained, the form should be transmitted as a PDF file via electronic mail following scanning.

Title Page

The title page necessitates the inclusion of the following details:

1. Title of the Manuscript: Should refrain from using abbreviations and be limited to a maximum of 150 characters.
2. Author(s): A compilation of author names should be presented devoid of any academic titles or abbreviations.
3. Declarations: This section must encompass conflict of interests, funding, acknowledgments, ethical approval, and author contributions.
4. Corresponding Author's Information: This should contain the name, email address, telephone number, postal address and ORCID number.

Abstract and Keywords

1. The abstract must be formulated in the Turkish and English language.
2. The abstract is required to accurately encapsulate the essence of the article and must not exceed 350 words in total length.
3. The abstract should comprise the sections: Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion, with these section headings emphasized in bold.
4. A minimum of three and a maximum of five keywords pertinent to the article should be provided.

Main Text

• The main text should be contained within a separate file in Microsoft Word “doc/docx” format. 
• The text of original research articles should be structured into the following segments: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. The total length of the text and references must not surpass 5000 words (excluding references). 
• Case reports should incorporate the sections: Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusion. Such reports must feature rare cases or those that are distinctive in terms of diagnosis and treatment, contributing to the existing body of knowledge and providing educational insights. The total length of the text should not exceed 3000 words (excluding references).
• Reviews are not obligated to have designated sections; however, a Conclusion section must be included at the conclusion of the main text. Currently, reviews are only accepted via invitation. Reviews represent scholarly texts that critically examine a contemporary topic in relation to scientific literature. The overall length of the text must not exceed 5000 words (excluding references).

References

1. References should be enumerated in accordance with their appearance within the text. 
2. In the text, reference numbers must be presented as superscripts. For instance: ".....reported.³"
3. The number of references must not exceed 40 for original research articles, 50 for reviews, and 20 for case reports. 
4. When referencing sources with more than six authors, only the first three authors should be cited, followed by "et al." in English articles. 
5. Reference Format adheres to the AMA style format. 

Example;  Journal Articles: Stoltze K, Stellfeld M. Systemic absorption of metronidazole following the application of a metronidazole 25% dental gel. J Clin Periodontol. 1992;19(9 Pt 2):693-697. doi:10.1111/j.1600-051x.1992.tb02530.x

Books: Trowbridge HO., Emling RC. Inflammation: a review of the process. Published online 1997:236. Accessed December 18, 2024. https://www.quintessence-publishing.com/gbr/en/product/inflammation

Online Sources: For an online source, the title of the topic, the corresponding website URL, and the date of access must be supplied. Example: "Title of the Article. Available at: [website URL]. Accessed on: [date]."

Visual Materials (Tables, Figures, and Images)

1. Visual materials must be presented in a separate file, specifically in Microsoft Word “doc/docx” format. 
2. Each table is required to be sequentially numbered based on its order of introduction within the article, utilizing Roman numerals for this purpose (I, II, III). 
3. It is imperative that tables are self-explanatory and do not reiterate the textual content. 
4. Each table should be formatted on an individual page with double spacing. 
5. Figures and graphics should also be designated with Roman numerals (I, II, III), and it is essential that each figure is accompanied by a concise caption. 
6. Every image ought to be preserved as an independent file in JPEG format, ensuring high quality. 
7. The enumeration, content, and descriptive captions for the images must be compiled in a separate document.

Ethics Committee Approval
Research involving human subjects and animals is mandated to adhere to international ethical standards and acquire authorization from the ethics committee of the pertinent university or institution. This authorization is required to be submitted to the Editorial Board pertinent to the respective studies.

Control List

• Copyright Transfer and Application Form
• Abstract and Keywords
• Main Text (Manuscript)
• References
• Table(s)
• Figure(s)
• Graph(s)
• Figure Captions
• Ethics Committee Approval (if applicable)