Instructions for Authors

Instructions to Authors 

  1. Editorial Policy

The Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD) is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing dental knowledge through research and clinical developments. The journal publishes original research, reviews, evidence-based case studies, clinical opinions, and letters, emphasizing innovations in oral health sciences. Published quarterly, JKCD serves a broad international readership of clinicians, researchers, and students. 

  1. Editorial Policy

The Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly publication committed to advancing knowledge in dentistry, focusing on the oral cavity and related structures in health and disease. As the official journal of Khyber College of Dentistry, JKCD serves as a platform for new and significant research in dentistry, both within Pakistan and internationally. 

The journal publishes peer-reviewed original research, reviews, clinical case reports, clinical opinions, short communications, letters to the editor, and guest editorials. JKCD seeks to foster original research in oral health sciences, support continuing dental education, and reach an international readership, including clinicians, researchers, and students, by offering timely insights into innovations and developments in the field. 

  1. Manuscript Submission Guidelines
  • Manuscripts should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. 
  • JKCD adheres to the ICMJE Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts (available at www.icmje.org). 
  • A cover letter signed by the principal author, affirming originality and exclusivity of submission, must accompany the manuscript. 
  • International authors may submit electronically via submission link. Submit text files as MS Word documents and graphics as JPEG files. 
  1. Manuscript Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD) adheres to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts as outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. 

  • Submission Materials: Tables and illustrations should each appear on separate pages. A signed cover letter (Annexure-1) certifying the work’s originality and exclusivity is required from the principal author. 
  • Electronic Submissions: International authors may submit manuscripts through the online portal at JKCD Submission Link. Manuscripts and tables should be in MS Word format, while graphics must be uploaded as JPEG files. 

 

  1. Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must be structured as follows: 

  • Title Page: Include the article title, authors' names (with affiliations), corresponding author’s contact information, and acknowledgments. 
  1. Title Page: The first page of the manuscript should include the article title, author names in publication order, degrees, titles/designations, and departmental/institutional affiliations. Specify the corresponding author’s name, contact address, telephone number, and email. Any acknowledgments should also be included on this page.
  • Abstract: A maximum of 300 words with subheadings: Objectives, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion. Non-structured abstracts for case reports and reviews. 
  1. Abstract: Page 2 should contain an abstract of up to 300 words. For original research, structure the abstract into Objective(s), Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion. For evidence-based clinical cases and literature reviews, a structured format is not required.
  • Keywords: Provide 3-6 keywords preferably from MESH. 
  • Abbreviations: Use standard abbreviations and define terms on first use. Avoid abbreviations in the title and abstract. 
  • Abbreviations: Use only standard abbreviations, defining each in full at its first mention in the text. Avoid abbreviations in the title and abstract. 
  • Introduction: Summarize the study's rationale and purpose, without extensive subject review, data, or conclusions. Include only relevant references and clearly state the working hypothesis (if applicable). 
  • Materials and Methods: Describe the study procedures clearly to ensure reader comprehension. Include the ethical approval certificate number (mandatory in the unblinded version). Provide details on the sample (subjects, patients, or materials), study design, and consent type (verbal or written). For any drug or material used, specify the generic name, dose, and administration/application route. Indicate statistical methods and any software used for data analysis. 
  • Results: Clearly present findings without repeating table/figure data in the text and key findings from the tables. Summarize key observations in the text, with references to tables/figures. 
  • Results: JKCD does not publish studies that report only frequency-based results. Present Key findings clearly using text, tables, and illustrations, avoiding repetition between tables/figures and text. Mention only key observations in the text and refer to tables or figures for additional details. 
  • Discussion: Focus on the findings and compare them with relevant studies by adding possible explanation of the similarity and contradiction of the result with your study and literature. Avoid repeating data from the introduction or results. Highlight the implications of the findings and the study’s limitations. 
  • Conclusion: Summarize evidence-based conclusions linked to study objectives. 
  • References: Use Vancouver style for references, double-spaced and numbered in the order they appear in the text. Limit references to 40 for original articles and 100 for review articles. For up to six authors, list all names; for more than six, list the first six followed by “et al.” Include complete citation details: article title, journal name (abbreviated per Index Medicus), year, volume, and page range. For book chapters, provide author(s), chapter title, editor(s), book title, publisher, year, and page range. 
  • Tables: Each table should be on a separate page, with a brief title, double-spaced formatting, and an accompanying legend and it should be properly citied in the text. Avoid duplicating results in tables and figures. 
  1. Additional Requirements
  • Ethics: Confirm adherence to institutional ethical standards and the Helsinki Declaration. Exclude identifiable patient information. 
  • Units of Measurement: Prefer SI units, with conventional units in parentheses. 
  • Drug Names: Use generic names; brand names in parentheses if necessary. 
  • Permissions: For borrowed material, provide written permission from the original author/publisher. 
  1. Submission Preparation Checklist

Prepare the following items for submission: 

  • Two manuscript versions (blinded and unblinded), as MS Word documents. 
  • Title page with complete author details. 
  • Ethical approval documentation. 
  • Cover letter addressed to the Editor-in-Chief. 
  • Names and rationales for two potential reviewers. 
  • Final version of analyzed data in recommended version. 

Email these documents to jkcd.y2010@gmail.com in addition to the online submission. 

  1. Formatting Checklist
  • Structure Abstract: 300 words; Full text: 2500 words  
  • Double-space and justify text; font sizes: main heading 14, sub-heading 13, body text 12. 
  • Number references, tables, and figures in sequential order. 
  • Blinded version: omit author/institutional details, ethical approval, and setting information and write down it as [For Blinding] and highlight as yellow. 
  • Unblinded version: include ethical approval number and consent details. 
  • Also Add the specific details of the below statement must be present in the unblinded version at the end like conflict of interest, grant support and financial disclosure, authors’ contribution and Ethical approval details. 
  1. Fees for Accepted Submissions

Upon acceptance, authors are required to pay a publication fee of PKR 19,000 (or USD 70 for international authors) for the regular track. For fast-track publication, the fee is PKR 30,000 (or USD 110 for international authors). 

For further questions, please refer to our online guidelines or contact us at jkcd.y2010@gmail.com. 

Payment Methods

For Online Bank Transfer:

  • Bank Name: UBL Peshawar University, Campus Branch
  • Branch Code: 1486
  • Account Title: JOURNAL OF KCD
  • Account Number: 249734191
  • IBAN: PK80UNIL0109000249734191

After making the payment, kindly email a screenshot of the transaction to: managingeditor@journalofkcd.com

For Bank Draft Submission:
Please draw the Pay Order/Bank Draft in favor of "JOURNAL OF KCD" and send it to:
Chief Editor
Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD)
Khyber College of Dentistry, University Campus, Peshawar, Pakistan.