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ABOUT

European Annals of Dental Sciences publishes three issues annually.

EADS is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. 

Journal History

This journal has been first introduced in 1972 under the name of "Ankara Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi / Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry Journal (ISSN: 1016-8710)".  The publication language was Turkish but abstracts were also published in English. In 2021, the title was changed to "European Annals of Dental Sciences" and the publication language to English. 

Aim & Scope

The European Annals of Dental Sciences (EADS) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of dentistry, oral surgery, and medicine. Our principal aim is to foster and promote quality research in these disciplines, with an overarching commitment to contributing to the continuous development of academic, scientific, and social discourse. We strive to provide a dynamic platform for researchers and clinicians alike to share and discuss innovative findings, treatment methodologies, and clinical techniques.

 

EADS is the official journal of the Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry. Our scope spans the broad spectrum of dental, oral, and facial health, emphasizing the propagation of novel and pertinent information that is directly applicable to both research and practice. The journal invites original scientific articles, clinical reports, and systematic reviews that contribute significantly to the existing knowledge base.

 

Our mission is not only to act as an effective medium for the transmission of contemporary research and knowledge on a global scale but also to stimulate discussions on evidence-based treatment concepts, thereby fostering a collaborative environment conducive to learning and advancement in these fields. The European Annals of Dental Sciences is committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and rigor, ensuring that all published works contribute constructively to the domain of dental sciences.

 

 

The readership of the European Annals of Dental Sciences is diverse, including researchers, academicians, practicing clinicians, dental surgeons, oral health professionals, postgraduate students, and health policy makers. The journal appeals to individuals seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations in dentistry, oral surgery, and associated medical fields. Its in-depth and evidence-based content serves as a reliable resource for professionals aiming to improve their practice and for researchers keen on enhancing their understanding of current trends and future directions in these domains.

Ownership & Management

European Annals of Dental Sciences is published by the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry. Appointed Dean of the Faculty is also the owner of the journal. As the Dean of the Faculty, he/she is also responsible for appointing the Editorial Board Members who actively manage the journal.

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Responsibilities of Editor-in-Chief

 

Editor-in-Chief is responsible for making the final decision on the status of papers submitted to the journal and has full authority over the editorial content and the timing of publication. She/he is expected to cooperate in any legal investigation including, but not limited to, insult, defamation, copyright infringement, plagiarism regarding the content of the journal. Editorial decisions should not be affected by the origins of the manuscript, including the nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, or religion of the authors. Editing and/or publishing decisions should not be determined by the policies of governments or other agencies outside of the journal itself. Any information regarding a properly submitted paper/manuscript/document is confidential and should not be shared with anyone other than the corresponding author(s), reviewer(s), potential reviewer(s), editorial board member(s), and the publisher(s). Materials and/or data included in the rejected documents or which are under review cannot be used for Editor-in-Chief’s or Editorial Board members’ own research. Editor-in-Chief should obtain necessary disclosure and conflict of interest statements from the author(s). Editors should avoid conflicts of interest. If she/he participates in a scientific debate within his/her journal, she/he should arrange for some other qualified person to take editorial responsibility. Editor-in-Chief should protect the integrity of the published records by issuing corrections and retractions when needed and pursuing suspected or alleged research and publication misconduct. An editor should take necessary measures when ethical complaints have been presented concerning a published paper, in conjunction with the publisher.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

 

This journal use double blind independent peer-review system. Reviewers contribute to the editorial process by assisting authors to improve their work and by providing their opinion on the suitability of the papers for publication in a timely manner. Reviewers should promptly notify the Editor-in-Chief and excuse themselves from the process if they will not be able to complete the review by the time frame agreed upon or think that they are not qualified to provide suggestions. A manuscript sent for evaluation should be treated as a confidential document and its content should not be discussed with others. Reviewers should not seek the identity of the authors. Reviewers cannot use the information they gained by reviewing a manuscript for their own research purposes until it is published. Reviewers should provide their objective criticism based on scientifically and/or logically proven background. Personal comments are not appropriate. All comments and/or questions directed to the authors should be stated clearly and concisely. Reviewers should be alert for inadequate citation of previous work and similarity between the manuscript under consideration and published papers. In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, reviewers should immediately contact the Editor-in-Chief and refuse to take part in the editorial process if the manuscript they agreed to examine is closely related to their ongoing research projects which can result in competitive, collaborative, or other relationships/connection with the authors.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

 

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their research as well as its objective and comprehensible presentation. All necessary data, technical details and references should be included in the submission to ensure reproducibility. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are not acceptable. Raw data of the research should be kept available and easily accessible, as the authors may be asked to provide additional information during and after the editorial process. All submitted documents should present the result of an entirely original work done by author(s). If the author(s) has/have used the work and/or words of others, these should be properly cited and/or quoted. Manuscripts describing essentially the same research should not be submitted to more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and must be avoided at all times. Ethical approvals and/or written consents for research studies involving animal or human subjects should have been properly obtained before the experiments and necessary details such as the name of the organization which has granted the approval and project number should be mentioned in the manuscript. All authors should disclose their source of funding and/or financial support for their projects that might be perceived as potential conflict of interest. Authorship should be limited to person(s) who had significantly contributed to the conception, design, execution and interpretation of the project. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Other persons who are not qualified as authors but have had significant contribution should be acknowledged or listed. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that all authors have seen and approved the final version of the manuscript for submission. If an author discovers a significant error and inaccuracy in her/his published work and/or submitted manuscript, it is her/his responsibility to immediately notify the Editor-in-Chief and cooperate in the retraction or correction process of the paper.

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