Information For Authors

Information for Authors

Thank you for choosing to submit your work to the East African Dental Journal (EADJ). Please read and follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your manuscript is processed efficiently.

 

Scope and Submission

The EADJ journal welcomes manuscripts in all areas of dentistry, particularly those focusing on periodontics, implantology, and oral health in the East African context. Submissions must be made via our website.

Please note that manuscripts must be in clear, well-written English. Non-native speakers are encouraged to use professional language editing services. Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism; the similarity index must be less than 15%.

 

Article Types and Limits

Original Articles

Regular research articles including experimental and clinical materials. They should not be more than 6,500 words (excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends). They must have a structured abstract of no more than 250 words and may include up to eight tables or figures.

Case Reports

Reports of clinical (patient’s report) or observations that could be of great interest to readers and add new scientific data to the field. Only case reports of the highest quality will be considered for publication. Case reports should not be more than 4,500 words (excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure legends). A short abstract (structured) is required, and no more than eight tables or figures should be included.

Review Articles

Systematic reviews, including meta-analyses, and high-quality narrative reviews on highly relevant and/or innovative topics related to the practice of periodontics and implant dentistry. They have no word limit and should include an abstract not exceeding 250 words.

Letters to the Editor

Topics worthy of discussion as well as clinical observations on subjects of oral health. Must be less than 500 words, with no abstract. A maximum of one figure or table is allowed. Letters should preferably respond to recent articles published in EADJ.

Editorials

These are usually invited but unsolicited submissions are welcome.

 

Manuscript Components

a) Title Page (submitted as a separate file)

This should include:

  1. A brief informative title not exceeding 15 words and should not contain abbreviations.
  2. A short running title of less than 50 characters.
  3. The full names of the authors in the following format: first name and last name of authors, with only the highest academic degree.
  4. The current institutional or private practice affiliation for each author. Please include the corresponding author details.
  5. Acknowledgments (to include funding sources and any contributors who do not meet the standards for authorship).
  6. Conflicts of Interest statement.

b) Main Manuscript (blinded for peer review)

This file should not include any identifying author or institutional information. It must contain:

  1. Title
  2. Structured abstract of no more than 250 words (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
  3. 3 to 6 keywords (totaling no more than 85 characters)
  4. Main sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion
  5. In-text mention of ethical approval number (if applicable)
  6. References formatted in Vancouver style
  7. Tables (each table complete with title and footnotes).

 

Tables and Figures

Submit tables in an editable Word format. Do not copy tables directly from statistical software. Use only horizontal lines, and include a descriptive title and any relevant footnotes.

Figures must be submitted as high-resolution files (JPEG, PNG, or TIFF, at least 300 dpi). All figures and tables must be numbered and cited in the text in the order they appear.

 

References

Use the AMA reference style. In-text references should be numbers enclosed in parentheses ( ), numbered in order of citation, i.e., 7 is cited before 8. 

 

Authorship Criteria and Ethics

Each author must:

  1. Contribute significantly to the design, data collection, or analysis.
  2. Be involved in drafting or revising the manuscript.
  3. Approve the final version.
  4. Be accountable for their individual contributions.

All studies involving human participants must adhere to ethical standards such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Include ethical approval numbers and relevant documentation where applicable.

Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be recognized in the Acknowledgements section. This may include those who provided technical assistance or general support.

Acknowledgements should be placed at the end of the article, after the Conclusion section and preceding the Declaration of Conflicting Interest and the References section.

 

Conflict of Interest and Funding

All authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest. If there are none, use this statement:
“The authors declare no conflict of interest regarding this publication.”

Any sources of funding must be stated after the Acknowledgements section. Include funding sources, grant numbers, or acknowledgments of institutional or departmental support.

 

Required Files for Submission

  1. Cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief
  2. Title page with author details
  3. Blinded main manuscript file

 

Peer Review and Acceptance

This journal operates a double-blinded peer review framework. Manuscripts are peer-reviewed by a minimum of two anonymous reviewers. Papers will only be sent for review if the Editor-in-Chief determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Submissions authored by the editors or any editorial board member will be monitored carefully to ensure there is no peer review bias.

 

After Acceptance

After your paper is accepted, your files will be assessed by the Editorial Office to ensure they are ready for production. You may be contacted if any updates or final files are required. Otherwise, your paper will be sent to the Production Team. Authors will then receive an e-mail with a link and instructions for accessing the proof, which must be returned within one week.

 

Contact Information

For inquiries or further assistance, email: editor@eadentaljournal.com