Reviewer’s Guidelines and Template
Reviewers hold the maximum responsibility for the acceptance of manuscripts in the Nigerian Journal of Dental Research.
Reviewers are expected to adhere to the guidelines below.
- Inform the editor if they are not competent or would not be available to review the assigned manuscript within 48 hours via phone call/WhatsApp/SMS or email.
- Ensure confidentiality and be objective in the review process.
- Avoid printing the manuscripts or using the manuscript for lecture or any other purpose during the review process.
- Make corrections directly on the assigned manuscript and remarks on the reviewer’s guide.
- Notify the editor within 14 days or at most 21days of the corrections/decisions on the assigned/reviewed manuscript.
- Notify the editor within 3 days or at most 7 days of the corrections/decisions on the revised manuscript
- Declare conflict of interest: if any, in relation to the manuscript
We sincerely thank our reviewers who give their time to peer-review manuscripts submitted to the Nigerian Journal of Dental Research
PART A: Editorial Office Only
SECTION I
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Nigerian Journal of Dental Research (NJDR): Professionalism |
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PART B: Reviewer Only
SECTION II: Comments per Section of Manuscript
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Results: |
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SECTION II (Cont.)
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SECTION III - Please rate the following: (1 = Excellent) (2 = Good) (3 = Fair) (4 = Poor)
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SECTION IV - Recommendation: (Kindly Mark With An X)
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Requires Minor Corrections: |
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Requires Moderate Revision: |
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Requires Major Revision: |
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Submit To Another Publication Such As: |
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Reject On Grounds Of (Please Be Specific): |