Journal: Orthodontic Journal of Nepal
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ISSN
ISSN 2091-1327 eISSN 2091-1335
Publisher
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics Association of Nepal
Editor-in-Chief
Gyawali, Dr. Rajesh
Description
About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The Orthodontic Journal of Nepal (OJN) is a peer-reviewed journal [Print ISSN (2091-1327) and Online ISSN (2091-1335)] published biannually with open access and dealing with the applied as well as theoretical research in the field of orthodontics. OJN is an official journal of the Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODOAN). The journal does not charge article processing fees or submission charges.
In each issue, we publish articles under certain types/sections. The types of articles we publish are as follows:
Original article (Clinical Research, Systematic Review)
Case reports
Review articles
Clinical Innovation
Interviews
Letters to the editor
Book Reviews
Besides the regular types of articles, we also sometimes publish articles under Proceedings/ Declaration of Conferences/Congress, Updates, Supplements, etc.
Abstracting and Indexing Information
Currently, OJN is indexed and associated with the following partners: HINARI, DOAJ, JOL, CNKI, Google Scholar, Crossref and Index Copernicus International.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement:
We also closely follow industry associations and their guidelines, which provide best practice recommendations for the conduct and reporting of medical research.
Orthodontic Journal of Nepal (OJN) abides by:
1. International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICJME) for Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals
2. World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) for best editorial practice
3. Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for practicing good publication ethics
4. Council of Science Editors (CSE) for best editorial practice
Publication Frequency
The journal is published biannually.
Article Processing Charges
The Orthodontic Journal of Nepal does NOT charge authors for article processing and it does NOT charge submission fees.
Publisher
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics Association of Nepal
Peer Review Process
The journal will process the received manuscript as follows:
Double blind procedure:
The received manuscript will be blinded to both the author and the reviewer during the reviewing process. The author will be anonymous to the reviewer and the reviewer will be anonymous to the author as well.
Two stage review:
The manuscript will be sent back to the same reviewers after the initial review. However in case of controversies, the decision of the editorial board will be final.
The submitted manuscripts will undergo national or international or both reviewing after blinding to 3 reviewers. The editors are responsible for directing the manuscript to reviewers depending on their expertise and knowledge. The manuscript will be accepted or declined depending on the reviewers decisions. However, in case of controversies, the ultimate decision is reserved by the Editor in Chief and the editorial board.
The peer reviewers are provided with the guidelines for the review of the manuscript.
Generally, the reviewing process takes about 6 to 8 weeks which includes 4 weeks for review and 2 weeks for processing. Nevertheless, sometimes, it may take some more time due some unseen circumstances.
After the reviewing is completed, one of the following decisions will be made:
Accept Submission:
The manuscript is accepted without the need of any revisions
Revision Needed:
The manuscript needs minor changes and is accepted as per the comments received from the reviewer.
Re-submission for review:
The manuscript requires major changes and another review needed. The manuscript may be accepted after the review.
Decline Submission:
The manuscript will not be accepted
The journal will provide all the review comments to the authors regardless of any of the above decisions made by the reviewers.
OJN respects all the opinions, views, comments and decisions made by the reviewers. However, the decision to accept or reject the manuscript is reserved by the Editor in Chief and the editorial board, on the basis of maintaining the integrity of the science, following the guidelines of ICJME, WAME, COPE, CSE.
Privacy Policy
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. However, the email and phone number of the corresponding author will be made available in the correspondence details of the article.
Complaint Policy
For any concern or complaint regarding publication misconduct, please email at odoanjournal@gmail.com with your name, affiliation, address, with phone number. According to the nature of the complaint, OJN will take appropriate action.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.