The Journal of Dental School is committed to preserving the rights of authors and ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of submitted materials. This journal enforces strict policies to protect the privacy of authors, reviewers, and research data throughout the submission and review process.

1. Author and Manuscript Confidentiality

• • Originality and Ownership: All submitted manuscripts remain the intellectual property of the authors during the review process. Upon acceptance for publication, copyright and publishing rights are transferred to the Journal of Dental School based on agreements made with the authors. This ensures that the journal holds the rights to distribute, reproduce, and archive the published work.
  • Data Confidentiality: Any data or research information submitted alongside the manuscript will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. In the event of manuscript rejection, the data will be securely returned to the authors or destroyed, ensuring that no information is disclosed or retained without the authors’ consent.

2. Reviewer Anonymity

• • The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential. Reviewers are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the content of the manuscripts they review and must not share any details with unauthorized parties.

3. Ethical Standards

• • Transparency and Fairness: The journal is committed to a transparent and fair peer review process, ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated objectively. Authors are kept informed at every stage of the review process, and any conflicts of interest are managed in strict accordance with COPE guidelines.
  • Handling Misconduct: In cases of suspected research or ethical misconduct (e.g., plagiarism or falsification of data), the journal follows rigorous COPE protocols to investigate and address the issue while safeguarding the privacy and rights of all parties involved.

4. Data Security

• • All submitted manuscripts, research data, and related communications are stored securely and are accessible only to authorized members of the editorial and review team. The journal implements advanced security measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all materials.

5. Author Rights

• • Right to Withdraw: Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any time before acceptance, and all submitted data will be securely returned or destroyed upon request.
  • Clear Consent: The transfer of copyright and publishing rights to the Journal of Dental School occurs only with the explicit consent of the authors. Authors retain the right to be properly credited and acknowledged for their work.

By adhering to these guidelines, the Journal of Dental School upholds the highest standards of ethical publishing and ensures the protection of the rights and privacy of all involved parties.