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Welcome Reviewers
Reviewing a manuscript for Contemporary Orofacial Science is both an honor and a critical contribution to the advancement of the field. Your expertise and thoughtful evaluation help maintain the scientific rigor and clinical relevance of the journal. We are grateful for your willingness to dedicate time and effort to this essential task.
Our journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and academic integrity. Reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts thoroughly and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback within the timeframe assigned by the editorial office.
Maintaining the high quality and reputation of Contemporary Orofacial Science depends on reviewers who are professional, prompt, and objective in their evaluations.
Reviewers’ Responsibilities
As a reviewer for Contemporary Orofacial Science, you are expected to:
- Provide a critical yet constructive evaluation of the manuscript to help authors improve their work.
- Assess multiple versions of a manuscript, if revisions are requested.
- Submit the review within the assigned deadline.
- Recommend whether the manuscript is suitable for publication, revision, or rejection.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest, whether personal or academic.
- Report any signs of research misconduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication.
- Suggest alternate reviewers if you are unable to complete the review.
- Treat the manuscript as a confidential document and refrain from sharing it with others.
- Avoid using or referencing the data or ideas in the manuscript prior to publication.
- Avoid identifying yourself to the authors or contacting them.
- Ensure the manuscript is original, scientifically sound, and ethically conducted.
- Notify the editor if the manuscript has been previously submitted elsewhere.
- Write your review in English, and maintain a professional and respectful tone.
- Optionally, submit a commentary or editorial related to the reviewed manuscript.
Criteria for Evaluating Manuscripts
While reviewing, please evaluate the manuscript on the following aspects:
- Originality and novelty of the research question or methodology
- Scientific validity of the study design and data analysis
- Clinical or academic relevance to orofacial sciences
- Contribution to existing literature and practice
- Ethical compliance, including informed consent and institutional approvals
- Adherence to journal guidelines (format, structure, referencing)
- Quality of English language, grammar, and clarity
- Use of current and credible references
- Overall presentation, including figures, tables, and conclusions
- Signs of scientific misconduct, including duplication or falsification
Final Note
We highly appreciate your contribution to Contemporary Orofacial Science. Your timely and insightful review strengthens the credibility of our journal and supports the scientific community. Thank you for upholding excellence in peer review
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