Manuscript Types

Manuscript Types

All articles submitted to the Indonesian Journal of Dentistry (IJD) are categorized into specific manuscript types based on their scientific content and methodological approach. Categorizing articles assists readers in identifying the structure of the work and enables accurate indexing and filtering across bibliographic databases. Authors and researchers are encouraged to describe their experimental, observational, clinical, or descriptive findings in rigorous detail to ensure reproducibility. The Editorial Board retains the final authority to confirm or reassign the appropriate article type during the editorial and peer-review workflow.

The Indonesian Journal of Dentistry (IJD) primarily accepts and publishes two major manuscript categories:

1. Original Research Article

Original research manuscripts report findings from well-designed laboratory experiments, clinical trials, or epidemiological and community health studies in dentistry. The manuscript must contribute substantial new findings, advance existing dental knowledge, and reference current, high-impact literature in the field.

  • Standard Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Research Methods, Research Findings, Discussion, and Conclusions.
  • Author Note: Please consult the Author Guidelines and use the provided IJD article template to ensure adherence to formatting, length, and citation conventions.

2. Case Report

Case reports present comprehensive observations on individual clinical cases in dental practice. These manuscripts detail unique clinical symptoms, diagnostic evaluations, innovative therapeutic interventions, complications, and treatment outcomes. Submissions should emphasize novel diagnostic approaches, rare dental/oral pathologies, or unique management techniques that offer educational and practical value to clinicians.

  • Standard Structure: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Case Report, Discussion, and Conclusions.
  • Ethical Requirement & Patient Consent: Authors must ensure that written informed consent for publication has been secured from the patient (or legal guardian). High-resolution clinical photographs, radiographs, and descriptions must be anonymized to maintain patient confidentiality in line with COPE and ICMJE principles.