Author Services enables authors to track their article - once it has been accepted - through the production process to publication online and in print. Authors can check the status of their articles online and choose to receive automated e-mails at key stages of production. The author will receive an e-mail with a unique link that enables them to register and have their article automatically added to the system. Please ensure that a complete e-mail address is provided when submitting the manuscript. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor for more details on online production tracking and for a wealth of resources including FAQs and tips on article preparation, submission and more.
Original articles (research article)
Research articles should normally be divided into: Summary, Introduction, Material and methods, Results, Discussion, Bullet points, Acknowledgements, References, Figure legends, Tables and Figures arranged in this order. The whole manuscript should be double-spaced, paginated, and submitted in correct English. The beginning of each paragraph should be properly marked with an indent.
The summary should be structured using the following subheadings: Background, Hypothesis or Aim, Design, Results, and Conclusions.
The Introduction should be brief and end with a statement of the aim of the study or hypotheses tested. Describe and cite only the most relevant earlier studies. Avoid presentation of an extensive review of the field.
Material and methods should be clearly described and provide enough detail so that the observations can be critically evaluated and, if necessary repeated. Use section subheadings in a logical order to title each category or method. Use this order also in the results section. Authors should have considered the ethical aspects of their research and should ensure that the project was approved by an appropriate ethical committee, which should be stated. Type of statistical analysis must be described clearly and carefully. Clinical trials should be reported using the CONSORT guidelines .
Results should clearly and concisely report the findings, and division using subheadings is encouraged. Double documentation of data in text, tables or figures is not acceptable. Tables and figures should not include data that can be given in the text in one or two sentences.
The Discussion section presents the interpretation of the findings. This is the only proper section for subjective comments and reference to previous literature. Avoid repetition of results, do not use subheadings or reference to tables in the results section.
Bullet points should include two headings: What this paper adds and Why this paper is important to paediatric dentists. Provide maximum 3 bullets per heading.
Acknowledgements should recognize individuals who have provided assistance in the project. Report all resources of grants and funding, including funds from contributor's institutions and commercial sources.
References
A maximum of 30 references should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they appear in the text (Vancouver System). They should be identified in the text by bracketed Arabic numbers and listed at the end of the paper in numerical order. Identify references in text, tables and legends. Check and ensure that all listed references are cited in the text. Non-refereed material and, if possible, non-English publications should be avoided. Congress abstracts, unaccepted papers, unpublished observations, and personal communications may not be placed in the reference list. References to unpublished findings and to personal communication (provided that explicit consent has been given by the sources) may be inserted in parenthesis in the text.
We recommend the use of a tool such as EndNote or Reference Manager for reference management and formatting.
EndNote reference styles can be searched for here:
http://www.endnote.com/support/enstyles.asp
Reference Manager reference styles can be searched for here:
http://www.refman.com/support/rmstyles.asp
Journal and book references should be set out as in the following examples:
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1 Kronfol NM. Perspectives on the health care system of the United Arab Emirates. East Mediter Health J. 1999; 5: 149-167.
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2 Ministry of Health, Department of Planning. Annual Statistical Report. Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Health, 2001.
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3 Al-Mughery AS, Attwood D, Blinkhorn A. Dental health of 5-year-old children in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 1991; 19: 308-309.
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4 Al-Hosani E, Rugg-Gunn A. Combination of low parental educational attainment and high parental income related to high caries experience in preschool children in Abu Dhabi. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 1998; 26: 31-36.
If more than 6 authors please, cite the three first and then et al. When citing a web site, list the authors and title if known, then the URL and the date it was accessed (in parenthesis). Include among the references papers accepted but not yet published; designate the journal and add (in press) Please ensure that all journal titles are given in full and not in abbreviated form.
Tables
Tables should be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and should have an explanatory title. Each table should be typed on a separate page with regard to the proportion of the printed column/page and contain only horizontal lines
Figures and illustrations
Please find the Electronic Artwork Guidelines on the Blackwell Publishing Author Services website http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor/author.asp
All figures should be submitted electronically with the manuscript via Manuscript Central. Each figure should have a legend and all legends should be typed together on a separate sheet and numbered accordingly with Arabic numerals. Avoid 3-D bar charts.
It is the policy of the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry for authors to pay the full cost for the reproduction of their colour artwork. Therefore, please note that if there is colour artwork in your manuscript when it is accepted for publication, Blackwell Publishing require you to complete and return a colour work agreement form before your paper can be published. This form can be downloaded as a PDF from the internet. The web address for the form is:
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/SN_Upw2000_X_CoW.pdf.
Any article received by Blackwell Publishing with colour work will not be published until the form has been returned.
If you are unable to access the internet, or are unable to download the form, please contact the editorial office at the address below:
Blackwell Publishing
IJPD - Editorial Office
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
9600 Garsington Road
Oxford OX4 2DQ
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 476489
Fax: +44 (0) 1865 471489
Email: IJPDeoffice@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com
Review articles
Review articles may be invited by the Editor. Proposals for review articles should be discussed with the editor prior to preparation and submission. Review articles for the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry should include: a) description of search strategy of relevant literature (search terms and databases), b) inclusion criteria (language, type of studies i.e. randomized controlled trial or other, duration of studies and chosen endpoints, c) evaluation of papers and level of evidence. For examples see:
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Twetman S, Axelsson S, Dahlgren H et al. Caries-preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste: a systematic review. Acta Odontologica Scandivaica 2003; 61: 347-355.
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Paulsson L, Bondemark L, S鰀erfeldt B. A systematic review of the consequences of premature birth on palatal morphology, dental occlusion, tooth-crown dimensions, and tooth maturity and eruption. Angle Orthodontist 2004; 74: 269-279.
Case reports
Case reports should preferably be limited to 4-5 printed pages. If the case report describes a genetic disorder, please provide the OMIM unique six-digit number for online cross reference (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man).
A case report should include a Summary briefly describing the case(s) reported, highlighting unique features of the case(s) or treatment method employed, and conclusions drawn. The main body of the report should include a short introduction (avoid lengthy reviews of literature), the case report and a Discussion of specific aspects of the case(s), and explain and interpret the findings with a scientifically critical view of previously reported work in the field. Bullet points should highlight the important findings, what this case report adds: and why this case report is important to paediatric dentists
Clinical techniques
This type of publication is best suited to describe significant improvements in clinical practice such as introduction of new technology or practical approaches to recognised clinical challenges. They should conform to highest scientific and clinical practice standards.
Short communications
Brief scientific articles or short case reports may be submitted, which should be no longer than 3 pages of double spaced text. They should contain important, new, definitive information of sufficient significance to warrant publication. They should not be divided into different parts and summaries are not required.
Review process
The review process is entirely electronic-based and therefore facilitates faster reviewing of manuscripts. Manuscripts will be reviewed by experts in the field (generally two reviewers), and the Editor-in-Chief makes a final decision. The International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry aims to forward reviewers?comments and to inform the corresponding author of the result of the review process. Manuscripts will be considered for "fast-track publication" under special circumstances after consultation with the Editor-in-Chief.
Revised manuscripts
All revisions must be accompanied by a cover letter to the editor. The letter must a) detail on a point-by-point basis the author's response to each of the referee's comments, and b) a revised manuscript highlighting exactly what has been changed in the manuscript after revision.
Proofs
The corresponding author will receive an e-mail alert containing a link to download their proof as a PDF (portable document format). Acrobat Reader will be required in order to read this file. This software can be downloaded (free of charge) from the Adobe website.This will enable the file to be opened, read on screen, and printed out in order for any corrections to be added. Further instructions will be sent with the proof. Proofs will be posted if no e-mail address is available; in your absence, please arrange for a colleague to access your e-mail to retrieve the proofs.
Corrections must be returned to the Production Editor within 3 days of receipt.
The corresponding author will be sent a complimentary copy of the journal in which the paper is published.
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