All manuscripts submitted to the editorial office of the journal Dentist Kazakhstan are subject to mandatory peer review in order to ensure the scientific quality of publications and their compliance with the thematic scope of the journal, which covers dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, dental implantology, orthodontics, therapeutic and prosthetic dentistry, preventive dentistry, as well as related medical and biomedical sciences.
Principles of Peer Review
Initial screening. Within three working days, the scientific editor or scientific consultant evaluates the submitted manuscript to ensure its compliance with the journal’s scope and the established formatting and submission requirements.
Expert peer review. Each manuscript is sent to at least two independent specialists in dentistry, maxillofacial surgery, and related medical disciplines for scientific evaluation. Double-blind peer review is used: authors and reviewers do not know each other’s identities. Peer review is conducted on a voluntary basis, confidentially and impartially. The maximum peer review period is eight weeks.
Editorial board consideration. Based on the results of the peer review, the editorial board decides whether to accept the manuscript for publication, request revisions, or reject the submission. If necessary, additional expert opinions may be requested.
Final approval. After technical and editorial preparation, the issue is approved by the Editor-in-Chief (or by the deputy editors or scientific consultant). Prior to publication, authors are given the opportunity to review the galley proofs of their article.
Notification of Authors
Acceptance.
The manuscript is placed in the publication queue. Authors may request approximate information regarding the expected publication date.
Revision required.
The manuscript is returned to the authors for revision or for providing a reasoned response to the reviewers’ comments. After revision, the manuscript is resubmitted for peer review.
Rejection.
Authors receive the reviewer’s comments together with an official notification of rejection.
Manuscripts that do not comply with the submission or formatting requirements will not be considered for publication. Resubmitted materials are processed as new submissions.
