Publication Ethics and Editorial Policy

The Editorial Board of the journal Clinical Dentistry adheres in its activities to the ethical principles and publishing policies of the  International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics, and, in particular, the Publishing Ethics Resource Kit of Elsevier. It also relies on the experience of leading international academic journals and publishers. Compliance with the principles of publication ethics by all participants in the publishing process ensures the protection of authors’ intellectual property rights, enhances the quality and reputation of the journal within the global academic community, and prevents the misuse of authors’ materials for the benefit of third parties.

Decision on Publication
The decision to publish a manuscript is based on the verification of the reliability of the submitted data and the significance of the work for researchers and readers. The Editor-in-Chief must have no conflict of interest with respect to the manuscripts under consideration. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts are accepted for publication and which are rejected. In making such decisions, the Editor-in-Chief is guided by the journal’s editorial policy and applicable legal requirements, including those related to defamation, plagiarism, and copyright infringement. In cases of rejection, the Editor-in-Chief may consult with members of the Editorial Board and reviewers.

Fairness
Manuscripts shall be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief solely on the basis of their scientific content, without regard to the authors’ race, nationality, ethnic origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or political views.

Confidentiality
The Editor-in-Chief, editorial staff, and members of the Editorial Board must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the author(s), potential and appointed reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
The Editor-in-Chief, editorial staff, and members of the Editorial Board must not use unpublished materials or data contained in submitted manuscripts for personal purposes or disclose them to third parties without the author’s written consent. If there are sufficient grounds to believe that a submitted manuscript or any part thereof constitutes plagiarism, the Editor-in-Chief must prevent its publication in its entirety. If a manuscript is accepted for publication, it is made available in open access, while copyright remains with the author(s).