Editorial Management

The Global Journal of Dental Specialty (GJDS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial excellence, transparency, and publication ethics. The journal follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and internationally recognized best practices expected by leading indexing databases, including Scopus. Editorial decisions are made independently and are based solely on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.

The Editorial Office is responsible for:

• Managing manuscript submissions.

• Conducting initial editorial screening.

• Coordinating the peer-review process.

• Communicating with authors and reviewers.

• Ensuring compliance with journal policies.

Peer Review Management

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment before entering a double-blind peer-review process. Editors assign manuscripts to qualified independent reviewers based on their expertise and ensure that the review process remains objective, confidential, and timely.

The peer-review process includes:

• Initial editorial screening.

• Selection of independent expert reviewers.

• Evaluation of reviewer reports.

• Editorial decision based on scientific merit.

• Communication of decisions and revision requests.

Issue Compilation and Production

Accepted manuscripts are processed through professional production before publication. The Editorial Office compiles articles into their respective issues while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with the journal's publication standards.

The production process includes:

• Copyediting.

• Language editing.

• Formatting according to journal style.

• Reference verification.

• Proofreading.

• DOI assignment.

• Final editorial approval.

Author Support

The Editorial Office provides guidance and assistance throughout the publication process to ensure an efficient submission and review experience. Authors may contact the journal for support regarding manuscript preparation, submission requirements, revisions, publication procedures, and technical matters.

Authors may receive assistance with:

• Manuscript submission.

• Compliance with Author Guidelines.

• Revision and resubmission procedures.

• Publication schedules.

• Technical support for the online submission system.

Editorial Ethics and Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the editorial process. All manuscripts are handled impartially without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs. Allegations of plagiarism, authorship disputes, duplicate publication, conflicts of interest, or other ethical concerns are managed in accordance with COPE and ICMJE recommendations.

Editors and reviewers must:

• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

• Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.

• Make unbiased and evidence-based decisions.

• Protect the integrity of the peer-review process.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

The Editorial Board continuously evaluates and improves its editorial procedures to ensure compliance with international publishing standards and the quality expectations of major indexing services. Every manuscript undergoes rigorous editorial, peer-review, and production checks before publication to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scientific integrity.

The journal is committed to:

• Maintaining rigorous editorial standards.

• Ensuring timely and fair peer review.

• Publishing accurate and reliable research.

• Promoting transparency and research integrity.

• Continuously improving editorial and publication practices.