Instructions for Authors

Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD)
JKCD follows the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and accepts only original, unpublished manuscripts not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must ensure adherence to the highest ethical and scientific standards.

  1. Manuscript Submission Guidelines

1.1 Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published.
  • A signed cover letter (Annexure-1) from the principal author confirming originality and exclusivity is mandatory.
  • Tables and illustrations must appear on separate pages.

1.2 Electronic Submission

  • International authors must submit manuscripts via the official JKCD Online Submission Portal.
  • Email submission (in addition to online upload) is required at: jkcd.y2010@gmail.com
  • File formats:
    • Manuscripts & tables: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
    • Figures/graphics: JPEG
  1. Manuscript Format

2.1 Title Page (Unblinded Version)

Include:

  • Article title
  • Full author names (in publication order)
  • Academic degrees, designations, institutions
  • Corresponding author’s email, phone number, and address
  • Acknowledgements
  • Ethical approval number (mandatory in unblinded copy)

 2.2 Abstract

  • Maximum 300 words
  • Structured format (Original Research):
    Objective(s), Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Unstructured format allowed for case reports and reviews
  • Provide 3–6 MeSH keywords

2.3 Abbreviations

  • Use standardized abbreviations; define at first use
  • Do not use abbreviations in titles or abstracts

2.4 Introduction

  • Present study rationale and objectives
  • Avoid extensive review or conclusions
  • State working hypothesis (if applicable)

2.5 Materials and Methods

  • Provide sufficient detail for reproducibility
  • Include:
  • Ethical approval (unblinded version)
  • Study design and sample details
  • Consent type (verbal/written)
  • Generic names, doses, routes for drugs/materials
  • Statistical methods and software

2.6 Results

  • JKCD does not accept manuscripts reporting only frequencies
  • Present findings clearly without duplication between text, tables, and figures

2.7 Discussion

  • Interpret main findings
  • Compare with relevant literature and explain similarities/contradictions
  • Highlight implications and limitations

2.8 Conclusion

  • Provide concise, evidence-based conclusions linked to objectives

2.9 References

  • Use Vancouver style, double-spaced
  • Order references numerically as cited
  • Limits:
    • Original articles: up to 40 references
    • Review articles: up to 100 references
  • For >6 authors: list first six, followed by et al.
  • Include full bibliographic details

2.10 Tables and Figures

  • Each on a separate page with title and legend
  • Must be cited in the text
  • Avoid duplication of data in text and tables/figures
  1. Additional Requirements

3.1 Ethical Compliance

  • Confirm adherence to institutional guidelines and the Helsinki Declaration
  • Remove patient identifiers
  • Ethical approval details must appear only in the unblinded version

3.2 Units of Measurement

  • Prefer SI units with conventional units in parentheses

3.3 Drug Names

  • Use generic names (brand names in parentheses only if necessary)

3.4 Permissions

  • Written permission required for reproduced material (figures/tables)
  1. Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting, prepare the following:

  1. Two versions of the manuscript

    ° Blinded (No Authors/Institution details; replace with “[For Blinding]” highlighted in yellow)

    ° Unblinded (With Author and Institution details)

  2. Title Page
  3. Ethical Approval Certificate (unblinded)
  4. Signed Cover Letter
  5. Names and justification for two potential reviewers
  6. Final analyzed dataset (as per journal requirements)
  7. Submission of ICMJE Disclosure Form
  8. Email all documents to: jkcd.y2010@gmail.com
  1. Formatting Checklist
  • Abstract: ≤ 300 words
  • Main text: ≤ 2500 words
  • Font sizes:
    • Heading: 14
    • Subheading: 13
    • Body text: 12
  • Double-spaced and justified text
  • Sequential numbering of references, tables, and figures
  • Unblinded version must include:
    • Conflict of interest
    • Grant support & financial disclosure
    • Authors’ contribution
    • Ethical approval number and consent details
  1. Article Processing Charges (APC)

6.1 Submission Fee (Non-Refundable)

  • PKR 4,000 (USD 47) for all original manuscripts
  • Applicable to both national and international authors
  • Case reports, reviews, letters, and invited editorials: Exempt

6.2 Post-Acceptance Publication Charges

  • Regular Track: PKR 15,000 (USD 53)
  • Fast Track: PKR 26,000 (USD 90)
  1. Payment Methods

7.1 Online Bank Transfer

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

Send payment proof to: managingeditor@journalofkcd.com

   7.2 Bank Draft / Pay Order

Address to:      Chief Editor, Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry (JKCD)
Khyber College of Dentistry, University Campus, Peshawar, Pakistan.

  1. Retrieval and Refund Policy
  • Submission Fee: Non-refundable
  • Post-Acceptance Charges: Refundable only if the article is rejected after acceptance
  • Article Withdrawal (at any stage): All fees are non-refundable