Acta Odontologica Indonesia is a single-blind peer-reviewed journal with a primary focus on interdisciplinary research in dentistry. The journal aims to bridge the gaps between various fields within dentistry and other related disciplines, fostering collaboration and innovation in addressing complex clinical and theoretical challenges.We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore cutting-edge advancements, evidence-based practices, and emerging trends across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:· Conservative Dentistry· Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery· Dental Radiology· Forensic Odontology· Oral Medicine· Periodontology· Prosthodontics· Orthodontics· Pediatric Dentistry· Dental Materials Science· Ethics, Law, and Litigation in Dentistry· Dental Public HealthActa Odontologica Indonesia seeks to promote the integration of diverse perspectives and disciplines to advance scientific knowledge and improve clinical outcomes in dentistry.
Acta Odontologica Indonesia ensures a rigorous single-blind peer review process in accordance with the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The process is designed to maintain the integrity of the scientific content and ensure the highest quality of publications.
Upon submission, the Editors evaluate all manuscripts to determine their suitability in terms of the journal's focus, scope, and target audience. Manuscripts that do not align with these criteria or fail to meet basic editorial standards may be rejected without external review.
Manuscripts deemed appropriate for further consideration are sent anonymously to at least two independent expert reviewers. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the manuscript’s subject area and their academic or professional credentials. They evaluate:
Reviewers provide detailed feedback and make recommendations for acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Editors and Reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and abstain from participating in the review of manuscripts in cases involving:
Independent editors or reviewers are assigned to handle such submissions, ensuring impartiality in the review process.
The Editors are ultimately responsible for the final decision to accept, request revisions, or reject a manuscript. If there is a significant disagreement between reviewers, the Editor may seek additional reviews or decide based on all available input.
The results of the peer review process are typically communicated to authors within two months of submission. Manuscripts requiring revisions must be resubmitted within the specified timeline, and there is no guarantee that resubmitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the same reviewers. Additional review rounds may involve new reviewers.
Manuscripts consistently rejected after peer review include those with:
Such manuscripts will not be reconsidered for review in Acta Odontologica Indonesia.
Biannually, April & September
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.
Acta Odontologica Indonesia is a single-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia. This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher. These guidelines are based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is a crucial step in the development and dissemination of a reliable body of scientific knowledge. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the principles of the scientific method and reflect the quality of the authors’ work and their supporting institutions.
The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, as the publisher of Acta Odontologica Indonesia, takes its role as the custodian of all stages of the publishing process seriously. The publisher is committed to ensuring that commercial interests, advertising, or reprint revenue do not influence editorial decisions. The Editorial Board and publisher also facilitate necessary communications with other journals or publishers to uphold ethical publishing standards.
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts will be published. Decisions are based on the manuscript's scientific quality, relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, and importance to readers. Editors may consult the Editorial Board, reviewers, or legal advisors as needed to ensure compliance with standards related to libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
Fair Play
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
The Editor and Editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submissions, disclosing details only to the corresponding author, reviewers, or publisher as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials in a submitted manuscript cannot be used by the Editor or Editorial Board for personal research without written consent from the authors. Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest.
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer reviewers provide critical evaluations of manuscripts to assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve their work through constructive feedback.
Promptness
Reviewers who are unable to review a manuscript promptly or lack the expertise for a particular submission should notify the editor and decline the review.
Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed outside the review process.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be objective, constructive, and free from personal bias. Criticism of the authors is inappropriate; feedback should be supported by clear arguments.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that are not cited by the authors and notify the editor of any significant similarity between the submitted manuscript and other published works.
Reviewers must not use privileged information from submitted manuscripts for personal advantage and should decline to review manuscripts in cases of conflicts of interest with the authors, institutions, or companies involved.
Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their work, providing sufficient detail and references to allow replication. Misleading or fraudulent statements are unethical and unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to provide raw data upon request and retain the data for a reasonable period following publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their work is original and appropriately cite or quote the work of others. Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using tools such as Turnitin, and a similarity index exceeding 25% is considered unacceptable.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is unethical. Manuscripts describing the same research should not be published in more than one primary publication.
Proper acknowledgment of others’ work is required, with citations for any influence on the submitted research.
Authorship of the Manuscript
Authorship should include only those who have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript preparation. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
Authors must clearly identify any unusual hazards associated with chemicals, procedures, or equipment mentioned in their work. Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical standards and guidelines.
Authors should disclose all financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their research. All sources of funding must be acknowledged.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate in issuing a retraction or correction.
